White-faced scops owl
White-faced scops owl (Ptilopsis leucotis)
Scientific name: Ptilopsis leucotis
Height: 190mm to 240mm
Geographical distribution: south of the Sahara desert
Habitat: thorn scrub, savannah woodland
Diet: large insects, scorpions, small rodents and occasionally small birds
Status: scarce
Here are details of the white-faced scops owls we have at the sanctuary:
| Name | Sex | Hatched | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kanya | Female | 1999 | Breeding owl |
| Bhotawhelia | Male | Unknown | Breeding |
| Hibou | Male | 2007 | Hand tame |
