Note: Bird migrations and movements can have exceptions due to specific reasons and may change from day to day. Here, I will provide general or generic information on the topic. This information is intended to educate bird enthusiasts by providing fundamental knowledge about Indian birds.
Information of Indian scops owl
IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature):
Least Concern
Approximate size(adult):
A small owl about 19–23 cm long. It has short ear tufts, cryptic grey-brown plumage with fine streaks and mottling, and bright orange or yellow eyes. Its plumage allows excellent camouflage against tree bark.
Resident/ Migrate from:
Resident species, non-migratory throughout its range in South Asia and parts of the Middle East.
Migrate to:
— (Non-migratory)
Breeding season:
Mainly February to May in India. Nests in tree cavities or old woodpecker holes, often reusing the same site each year.
Breed in:
Found across forests, wooded areas, gardens, and plantations, from plains to foothills.
Habitat:
Occupies a wide range of habitats including dry deciduous forests, scrublands, urban parks, and rural groves. Nocturnal and roosts in dense foliage by day.
Diet:
Feeds on insects, small rodents, lizards, and other small vertebrates, hunted mainly at night by swooping from perches.
