🌿Native Nature

Madagascar Scops-Owl

Otus rutilus

Taxonomy

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

About

The Madagascar scops owl (Otus rutilus), also known as the Malagasy scops owl or Rainforest scops owl, is a species of owl in the family Strigidae. It is found throughout Madagascar, now that it has recently been lumped with the Torotoroka scops owl (O. r. madagascariensis), with which it was long considered a separate species from. The nominate O. r. rutilus is referred to as Rainforest scops owl.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Madagascar Scops-Owl?
The scientific name of Madagascar Scops-Owl is Otus rutilus.
What kingdom does Madagascar Scops-Owl belong to?
Madagascar Scops-Owl belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Madagascar Scops-Owl belong to?
Madagascar Scops-Owl belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Madagascar Scops-Owl belong to?
Madagascar Scops-Owl belongs to the class Aves.
What order does Madagascar Scops-Owl belong to?
Madagascar Scops-Owl belongs to the order Strigiformes.
What family does Madagascar Scops-Owl belong to?
Madagascar Scops-Owl belongs to the family Strigidae.
What genus does Madagascar Scops-Owl belong to?
Madagascar Scops-Owl belongs to the genus Otus.