Seychelles Scops Owl   OWL
Scientific Name:
Otus insularis
Other Names and/or Listed subspecies:
Otus magicus insularis
Group:
Birds
Status/Date Listed as Endangered:
EN-US FWS: June 2, 1970
EN-IUCN: 2008
Area(s) Where Listed As Endangered:
Indian Ocean (Seychelles)

Facts Summary:
The Seychelles Scops Owl (Otus insularis) is a species of concern belonging in the species group "birds" and found in the following area(s): Indian Ocean (Seychelles). This species is also known by the following name(s): Otus magicus insularis.


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