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C IUCN · LC · Least Concern Strigiformes Strigidae

Sandy Scops Owl

Otus icterorhynchus

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Illustration · not to scale

Body Mass
73.3 g
Diet
Invertebrates
Migration
Resident

⚔️ Ecological Combat Rationale

ATK 72

Apex raptor equipped with razor-sharp talons and curved beak, applying devastating dive kinetic energy (ATK 72).

DEF 45

Dense plumage insulation and vigilant aerial positioning reducing ground strike vulnerability (DEF 45).

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How to identify

Detailed field marks are not yet available. Use the linked sources to confirm an identification.

Similar species

Species-specific comparison notes are not yet available. Related birds below are not necessarily lookalikes.

Calls & songs

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🌍 Range & Habitat

Distribution: Africa: Western & Central Habitat: Forest & Woodland
2 · Subspecies & regional ranges
  • Otus icterorhynchus icterorhynchus

    Liberia, Ivory Coast and Ghana

  • Otus icterorhynchus holerythrus

    Cameroon and DR Congo

IOC World Bird List 15.2 ↗

Frequently asked questions

What is its scientific name?

Otus icterorhynchus

Which family does it belong to?

Owls (Strigidae)

Where is it found?

Africa: Western & Central

Sources & credits

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