Mangoverde :: World Bird Guide :: Typical Owls :: Indian Scops-Owl

Indian Scops-Owl Otus bakkamoena

Described by: Pennant (1769)
Alternate common name(s): Indian Scops Owl
Old scientific name(s): None known by website authors

Photographs

Keoladeo National Park, Bharatpur, Rajasthan, India - Dec 1, 2001 © Dave Behrens  Keoladeo National Park, Bharatpur, Rajasthan, India - Feb, 2003 © Dave Behrens  Keoladeo National Park, Bharatpur, Rajasthan, India - 2004 © Kees Bakker  India - Date unknown © Giuliano Gerra and Silvio Sommazzi 
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Range

Pakistan to Nepal and Indian subcontinent;
(1) S. Pakistan and possibly se. Iran.
(2) Nw. Himalayas from n. Pakistan e. to the Nepal border.
(3) Nw. and nc. India and lowlands of s. Nepal.
(4) C. India.
(5) S. India and Sri Lanka.
(6) Ne. India (Manipur, Assam).

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Sounds

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References

Clements, James F. Birds of the World: A Checklist. Vista, CA: Ibis Publishing Company, 2000.

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