3,384 observationsLeast Concern
Collared Scops-Owl
Otus lettia
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Aves ›Order: Strigiformes ›Family: Strigidae ›Genus: Otus
About
The collared scops owl (Otus lettia) is an owl which is a resident breeder in south Asia from northern Pakistan, northern India. Bangladesh and the Himalayas east to south China. It is partially migratory, with some birds wintering in India, Sri Lanka and Malaysia. This species was formerly considered to be included within what is now separated as the Indian scops owl (Otus bakkamoena).
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Collared Scops-Owl is Otus lettia.
- The Collared Scops-Owl has a conservation status of Least Concern.
- Collared Scops-Owl belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Collared Scops-Owl belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Collared Scops-Owl belongs to the class Aves.
- Collared Scops-Owl belongs to the order Strigiformes.
- Collared Scops-Owl belongs to the family Strigidae.
- Collared Scops-Owl belongs to the genus Otus.