Biak Scops Owl
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| Biak Scops Owl | |
|---|---|
| Conservation status | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Aves |
| Order: | Strigiformes |
| Family: | Strigidae |
| Genus: | Otus |
| Species: | O. beccarii |
| Binomial name | |
| Otus beccarii (Salvadori, 1876) | |
The Biak Scops Owl (Otus beccarii) is an owl endemic to the twin islands of Biak-Supiori in Geelvink Bay, Papua (formerly Irian Jaya), Indonesia. It is classified as Endangered due to its very small range and destruction of its habitat.
References
- ↑ BirdLife International (2012). "Otus beccarii". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2013.2. International Union for Conservation of Nature. Retrieved 26 November 2013.
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