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| Species: | O. senegalensis
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| Otus senegalensis (Swainson, 1837)
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The African Scops Owl (Otus senegalensis) is a small owl endemic to sub-Saharan Africa.
Identification The African Scops Owl has a distinctive "prrrp" call which occurs around every 5 seconds: This owl is a grey owl. It has ear tufts (Large eyebrow among their eyes). The African scops owl is Around 17cm.
Diet. Insects and spiders.
Habitat. Savanna lands. In bushes and scrub areas.
Breeding. The African scops owl Produces 4-6 eggs through out April and June. Incubation about 27 days. Their young fledged in 30 days.
The African scops owl lays her eggs in a tree hollow.
External links
- African Scops-Owl (Otus senegalensis) videos and photos at Internet Bird Collection
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