Socotra Scops Owl
Otus socotranus
LCLeast Concern Endemic to Yemen
- Family
- Owls (Strigidae)
- Order
- Strigiformes
Overview
The Socotra scops owl (Otus socotranus) is a small owl endemic to the island of Socotra, Yemen.
Summary from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Range and habitat
Socotra (off eastern Somalia).
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Socotra 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.
