Giant Scops-Owl (Otus gurneyi)

Other Names (World)
Giant Scops-Owl, Lesser Eagle-Owl, Mindanao Eagle-Owl, Giant Scops Owl

Family
Strigidae (Typical Owls)

Size
30 cm

First Described (Guide)
(Tweeddale, 1879)

Habitat
Primary, secondary and selectively logged dipterocarp forests. From sea-level - 670 m, with occasional records up to 1,300 m.

Range (Guide)

Philippines (B).

Southern Philippines: Dinagat, Siargao and Mindanao; report of former presence on Marinduque not confirmed.

Rarity Status
Currently this species is not classified as a rarity in this country OR information has not been updated.

Population
Estimated population is 2,500 - 9,999 (2010) and decreasing.

Status VU
Habitat destruction and degradation due to logging and mining are the main threats.

For more information see BirdLife International Species Factsheet.

Voice
Loud 'wuaah' repeated every 10-20 seconds in series of 5-10 calls.

Xeno-Canto Sound Files (more (12)...)

Giant Scops Owl (Otus gurneyi) [XC23115]
by Rolf A. de By from Mount Kitanglad, Mindanao, Philippines (call)

Giant Scops Owl (Otus gurneyi) [XC68720]
by Mike Nelson from Mindanao; Zamboanga Watershed, Japa, Philippines (song)

Subspecies
No subspecies.

References
See References.

Files:

JPG files for Giant Scops-Owl (Otus gurneyi) - 10 files

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