Eurasian Scops-Owl
Otus scops
About the Eurasian Scops-Owl
The Eurasian scops owl (Otus scops), also known as the European scops owl or just scops owl, is a small owl. This species is a part of the larger grouping of owls known as typical owls, Strigidae, which contains most species of owl. The other grouping is the barn owls, Tytonidae. The scientific name is from the Latin otus for an eared owl and Ancient Greek skopos, "watcher".
Classification
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of the Eurasian Scops-Owl?
The scientific name of the Eurasian Scops-Owl is Otus scops.
How many Eurasian Scops-Owl sightings have been recorded?
7,291 observations of the Eurasian Scops-Owl have been recorded on iNaturalist.
7,291
observations on iNaturalist
