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==Distribution== | ==Distribution== | ||
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| − | This is a monotypic species, which has previously been assigned to the genus ''Otus''. | + | This is a [[Dictionary_M-O#M|monotypic]] species, which has previously been assigned to the genus ''Otus''. |
==Habitat== | ==Habitat== | ||
Mangrove, rainforest, and villages. | Mangrove, rainforest, and villages. | ||
==Behaviour== | ==Behaviour== | ||
Has very small territories ( down to c.10 sq. m. ) so is able to build up a rather large populations. Very common. Often seen leaving roost before dusk. | Has very small territories ( down to c.10 sq. m. ) so is able to build up a rather large populations. Very common. Often seen leaving roost before dusk. | ||
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| + | ====Vocalizations==== | ||
| + | ''Wok, wok, wok'', building to a peak. Can be mistaken for similar sounding Palau Fruit Dove, which also calls at night. | ||
| + | ==References== | ||
| + | #{{Ref-Clements6thAug14}}# König, C. and F. Weick 2008. Owls of the World, second edition. Christopher Helm, London. ISBN 978-0-7136-6548-2 | ||
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==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||
{{GSearch|Pyrroglaux+podargin}} | {{GSearch|Pyrroglaux+podargin}} | ||
[[Category:Birds]] [[category:Pyrroglaux]] [[Category:Missing Images]] | [[Category:Birds]] [[category:Pyrroglaux]] [[Category:Missing Images]] | ||
Revision as of 01:46, 26 August 2014
Alternative name: Palau Scops-Owl
- Pyrroglaux podargina
Identification
23cm. Sexually monomorphic. Smallish scops-type owl. Overall dark rufous with a finely barred facial disk, rather bolsd white tips to the scapulars and evenly barred, greyish-rufous and white underparts. Wings as upperparts with small white tips on the coverts and 4 ( ? ) white bars across the primaries. Faintly barred rufous tail.
Bare parts :- Bill yellow, legs dirty yellow, eye dark brown.
Distribution
Found on all islands in Palau
Taxonomy
This is a monotypic species, which has previously been assigned to the genus Otus.
Habitat
Mangrove, rainforest, and villages.
Behaviour
Has very small territories ( down to c.10 sq. m. ) so is able to build up a rather large populations. Very common. Often seen leaving roost before dusk.
Vocalizations
Wok, wok, wok, building to a peak. Can be mistaken for similar sounding Palau Fruit Dove, which also calls at night.
References
- Clements, J. F., T. S. Schulenberg, M. J. Iliff, D. Roberson, T. A. Fredericks, B. L. Sullivan, and C. L. Wood. 2014. The eBird/Clements checklist of birds of the world: Version 6.9., with updates to August 2014. Downloaded from http://www.birds.cornell.edu/clementschecklist/download/
- König, C. and F. Weick 2008. Owls of the World, second edition. Christopher Helm, London. ISBN 978-0-7136-6548-2
Recommended Citation
- BirdForum Opus contributors. (2024) Palau Scops Owl. In: BirdForum, the forum for wild birds and birding. Retrieved 26 April 2024 from https://www.birdforum.net/opus/Palau_Scops_Owl
