Sunda Scops-Owl
Otus lempiji
The adult Sunda scops-owl is a small nocturnal owl of forests, forest edges, orchards, and wooded settlements across parts of Southeast Asia. It hunts mainly from a perch, dropping silently onto insects, geckos, frogs, and small mammals. Cryptic bark-colored plumage and ear tufts help it stay hidden by day, while soft-edged flight feathers reduce noise at night. Its repeated calls are common after dusk, but its main hunting advantage is a quiet ambush rather than loud display.
- Type
- Stealth / Wing
- Conservation status
- LC
Growth chain
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- Sunda Scops-Owl