Indian scops owl
Indian scops owl (Otus bakkamoena)
Scientific name: Otus bakkamoena
Height: 190mm to 230mm
Geographical distribution: south and east Asia, Indonesia, Japan
Habitat: light woodland, forest edge
Diet: chiefly cockroaches, beetles, grasshoppers, moths, occasional rodents, small birds, geckos and bats
Status: widespread and frequent
These are the Indian scops owls that we have at the sanctuary:
| Name | Sex | Hatched | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penrose | Male | 1996 | Breeding owl |
