Scops Owls Collection

Northern Scops Owl, India
Northern Scops Owl (Strigidae); Rajasthan, India

Sunda Scops-owl (Otus lempiji) adult, looking out from hole in tree (captive)

Rajah Scops-owl (Otus brookii solokensis) juvenile, perched on branch, Kerinci Seblat N. P
Rajah Scops-owl (Otus brookii solokensis) juvenile, perched on branch, Kerinci Seblat N.P. Sumatra, Greater Sunda Islands, Indonesia, June

Rajah Scops-owl (Otus brookii solokensis) adult, at hole in tree trunk, Kerinci Seblat N. P
Rajah Scops-owl (Otus brookii solokensis) adult, at hole in tree trunk, Kerinci Seblat N.P. Sumatra, Greater Sunda Islands, Indonesia, June

Reddish Scops-owl (Otus rufescens rufescens) adult, perched on branch, Way Kambas N. P
Reddish Scops-owl (Otus rufescens rufescens) adult, perched on branch, Way Kambas N.P. Lampung Province, Sumatra, Greater Sunda Islands, Indonesia, June

White-faced Scops-owl (Otus leucotis) adult, looking out from hole in tree trunk (captive)

Eleonoras Falcon (Falco eleonorae) pale morph, adult, feeding on Eurasian Scops-owl (Otus scops) prey, Lemnos, Greece, April

Eurasian Scops-owl (Otus scops) adult, roosting in tree, Lesvos, Greece, april

Oriental Scops-owl (Otus sunia stictonotus) rufous morph, adult, perched on branch, Hebei, China, may

Indian Scops-owl (Otus bakkamoena) adult, camouflaged at daytime roost on tree trunk, Kanha N. P. Madhya Pradesh, India
Indian Scops-owl (Otus bakkamoena) adult, camouflaged at daytime roost on tree trunk, Kanha N.P. Madhya Pradesh, India

Collared Scops-owl (Otus lettia) adult, perched on branch at night, Hong Kong, China, october

Serendib Scops-owl (Otus thilohoffmanni) adult, perched at daytime roost, Kitulgala, Sri Lanka, december

Malagasy Scops-owl (Otus rutilus) adult, perched on branch in gallery forest, Berenty Nature Reserve, Southern Madagascar, august

African Scops-owl (Otus senegalensis) adult, perched on branch at night, Gambia

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The scops owls, a diverse group of nocturnal birds, captivate with their unique features and behaviors. In the enchanting forests of India, the Northern Scops Owl stands tall, its piercing gaze capturing the essence of its surroundings. Meanwhile, in Indonesia's Kerinci Seblat National Park, the Sunda Scops-owl peers out from a tree hole, revealing its captivating beauty. As we venture further into this avian realm, we encounter the juvenile Rajah Scops-owls perched on branches within Kerinci Seblat N. P. Their youthful innocence shines through as they observe their surroundings with curiosity and wonder. The adults of this species also make an appearance at tree trunks' hollows—a testament to their adaptability and resourcefulness. In Way Kambas National Park in Indonesia, the Reddish Scops-owl graces us with its presence twice—its vibrant feathers contrasting against lush green foliage. Its striking appearance is matched only by its majestic stance atop sturdy branches. Moving towards China's Hong Kong during nighttime hours reveals another member of this fascinating family—the Collared Scops-owl perched gracefully on a branch. Its haunting silhouette against the moonlit sky adds an air of mystery to these ancient woodlands. Nature never ceases to amaze as we witness Eleonoras Falcon feeding on Eurasian Scops-owl prey in Greece's Lemnos island—an extraordinary display of predator-prey dynamics unfolding before our eyes. Further exploration leads us to Lesvos Island where an adult Eurasian Scops-owl finds solace roosting high up in a tree—a symbol of resilience amidst changing seasons. Finally, deep within Rajasthan's Keoladeo Ghana National Park lies the Indian Scops-owl guarding its territory near a hole in a tree trunk. This magnificent creature embodies strength and grace while reminding us that nature thrives even within human-dominated landscapes.