🌿Native Nature

Indian Scops-Owl

Otus bakkamoena

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Aves ›Order: Strigiformes ›Family: Strigidae ›Genus: Otus

About

The Indian scops owl (Otus bakkamoena) is a resident species of owl found in the southern regions of Asia from eastern Arabia through the Indian Subcontinent, except the far north, east across much of Southeast Asia to Indonesia. This species formerly included what has been split out as the collared scops owl (Otus lettia). The species epithet is derived from "bakamuna", the Sinhalese name for the white barn owl (Tyto alba), and the brown fish owl...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Indian Scops-Owl?
The scientific name of Indian Scops-Owl is Otus bakkamoena.
What is the conservation status of Indian Scops-Owl?
The Indian Scops-Owl has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does Indian Scops-Owl belong to?
Indian Scops-Owl belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Indian Scops-Owl belong to?
Indian Scops-Owl belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Indian Scops-Owl belong to?
Indian Scops-Owl belongs to the class Aves.
What order does Indian Scops-Owl belong to?
Indian Scops-Owl belongs to the order Strigiformes.
What family does Indian Scops-Owl belong to?
Indian Scops-Owl belongs to the family Strigidae.
What genus does Indian Scops-Owl belong to?
Indian Scops-Owl belongs to the genus Otus.