Otus angelinae
The Javan Scops Owl (Otus angelinae) is a captivating small owl, endemic to the montane forests of Java, Indonesia. Measuring approximately 16-19 cm (6.3-7.5 inches) in length and weighing around 75-84 grams (2.6-3.0 oz), it exhibits two primary color morphs: a rufous-brown and a greyer-brown, both adorned with intricate streaking and vermiculations that provide excellent camouflage. Distinctive field marks include its prominent, often raised ear tufts and striking bright yellow-orange eyes t...
This owl is a specialist of montane primary and secondary forests, typically found at elevations ranging from 900 to 2,000 meters (3,000-6,500 feet) above sea level.
Its diet primarily consists of large insects such as moths, beetles, crickets, and grasshoppers, supplemented by small vertebrates like lizards, frogs, and occasionally small mammals.
The Javan Scops Owl is strictly nocturnal, spending its days roosting cryptically amongst dense foliage, often near the trunk of a tree. Its foraging strategy is primarily 'perch-and-pounce,' where it waits patiently on a branch before swooping down to snatch prey from the ground or foliage, thou...
The Javan Scops Owl is endemic to the island of Java, Indonesia, where it is restricted to isolated populations within the montane regions. Its distribution is highly fragmented, occurring primarily in protected areas and remaining forest patches on various mountain ranges across the island. Thes...
Vulnerable
- The Javan Scops Owl is entirely endemic to the island of Java, Indonesia, making it a unique treasure of the island's biodiversity. - It exhibits two distinct color morphs: a rufous-brown and a greyer-brown, providing excellent camouflage in different forest environments. - Despite its striking...