Ryukyu scops owl

Ryukyu scops owl

Insect-eaten patterns blending in with the trees.

Characteristics

Its brown body is covered with dark spots that resemble insect holes. Its belly is a mixture of gray and brown. It has small light brown tines. Its iris is yellow. Its beak is black with long feathers at its base. Its legs are strong and featherless.

The song of the Ryukyu Scops Owl

It cries rhythmically, "co-ho-co-ho."

Picture of Ryukyu scops owl

Ecology

They live in forests and are active after dusk. They prey on arthropods and other small animals.

Habitat

I photographed this individual on a branch along the road at night on Ishigaki Island. The pattern on its body blended in well with the trees. The bright yellow of its iris was clear. When it lowered its head, its small tines were visible.

Pictures

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Picture of Ryukyu scops owl1|Brown spotted.
Brown spotted.
Picture of Ryukyu scops owl2|The belly is grey.
The belly is grey.
Picture of Ryukyu scops owl3|The shoulders are white.
The shoulders are white.
Picture of Ryukyu scops owl4|The antlers are short and light brown.
The antlers are short and light brown.
Picture of Ryukyu scops owl5|The iris is bright yellow.
The iris is bright yellow.
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