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Flores scops owl

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Flores scops owl
Flores Scops-owl
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O. alfredi
Binomial name
Otus alfredi
(Hartert, 1897)

The Flores scops owl (Otus alfredi) is an owl endemic to the island of Flores, Indonesia. It is threatened by habitat loss. This owl is around 19–21 cm from head to tail. They are a forest dwelling owl that is smallish in size. There are around 250-2,499 individuals left in this world. The numbers are lowering due to habitat loss.

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