Giant Scops Owl
Otus gurneyi
VUVulnerable Endemic to Philippines
- Family
- Owls (Strigidae)
- Order
- Strigiformes
Overview
The giant scops owl (Otus gurneyi), lesser eagle owl, Mindanao eagle owl or Mindanao owl, is a species of owl in the family Strigidae. It is endemic to the Philippines, found on Mindanao, the Dinagat Islands, Siargao and Samar. In size and structure, it is considered intermediate between a scops owl and an eagle-owl. Its natural habitat is tropical moist lowland forests.
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Range and habitat
Southern Philippines (Mindanao, Dinagat, and Siargao).
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Continents
Countries
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Giant scops owl
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- BirdLife DataZone: status and threats
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
