Eurasian scops owl / Zwergohreule (Otus scops)

Wikipedia: Eurasian scops owl Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Scops_Owl_%28Otus_scops%29%2C_Kalloni%2C_Lesvos%2C_Greece%2C_19.04.2015_%2816773748434%29.jpg

Observations

Only documented observation: 2024-05-28

Description

Classification: Genus Otus (Otus); Family Strigidae (Strigidae)
General: The Eurasian scops owl (Otus scops), also known as the European scops owl or just scops owl, is a small owl in the typical owl family Strigidae. Its breeding range extends from southern Europe eastwards to southern Siberia and the western Himalayas. It is migratory, wintering in Africa south of the Sahara. [more]

Seasonal behavior

Presence: 04-01 - 10-07
Breeding: 05-21 - 07-29
Migration in: 04-01 - 06-20
Migration out: 08-09 - 10-07
More details at Vogelwarte.ch

Other Details

Physical details

Physical details: length=19-20 cm, wingspan=53-63 cm, weight=60-120 g
Habitats: Agricultural

Vocalisation

Song: No details but a Xeno-Canto recording.
Song: Song: a slightly descending, short "klooit". The tone is resonant, clear and pure, unlike Little Owl. [Link] Song attributes: Frequency:
MerlinBirdID hat eine Zwergohreule gehört vor 4 Uhr morgens, eine einzelne Note weit im Hintergrund, wie auch ein Amsel, einen Misteldrossel und eine Mittelmeermöwe. Levanto 2024-05-28 03:57:00 Singers: Eurasian scops owl, Common blackbird🐦, Mistle thrush🐦, Yellow-legged gull🐦
♫ 2024-05-28 03:57:00 Merlin suggested additional birds: Amsel, Zwergohreule, Mittelmeermöwe, Misteldrossel. Levanto (song)