The Javan Scops Owl

Otus angelinae

Description

Otus angelinae is a type of owl that is relatively small in size, and is also endemic to the island of Java. Has a body weight range of 75 – 90 grams with a body length of 63 – 69 mm, and a wingspan of 135 – 149 mm. The dominant coat color is dark, with the top part grayish brown, tightly packed, and black spots. The lower body is black striped around the chest and whitish on the abdomen. Eyebrows are striking white, irises are golden yellow, and beaks are yellow.

Population Size

-

Life Span

-

WEIGHT​

75 – 90 gram

LENGTH

63 – 69 mm

Ca

Carnivore

No

Nocturnal

Classification

KINGDOM

:

Animalia

PHYLUM

:

Chordata

CLASS

:

Aves

ORDER

:

Strigiformes

FAMILY

:

Strigidae

GENUS

:

Otus

SPECIES

:

Otus angelinae

Distribution

This species inhabits mountainous areas with an altitude between 1,500 to 2,500 meters above sea level, with lower and middle canopy habitats with diverse tree species.

Geography

Continent : Asia

Country : In Indonesia, Java is endemic to include Mount Salak, Mount Pangrango, Mount Tangkuban Perahu, Mount Ciremai, and the Ijen Plateau.

Habits and Lifestyle

This species is a bird that is active at night, usually hunting by relying on hearing and very sharp eyesight. The flapping of its wings when it flies almost makes no sound. So it is very rarely noticed by the prey.

Lifestyle

Nocturnal, prey

Biome

Mountain forest

Climate Zone

Tropical

Diet and Nutrition

Are a group of carnivores, usually preying on a variety of insects and some reptiles.

Diet : Carnivorous

Mating Habits

It is estimated that the reproductive period occurs from December to May, with 2 eggs

Reproduction session : Desember – Mei

Incubation periods: –

Independent age : –

Baby name : –

Baby carrying : 2 eggs

Population

Population status : Vulnerable (VU)

NE

DD

LC

NT

VU

EN

CR

EW

EX

Population threats​

The decline in the population of this species is caused by deforestation and conversion of forest functions into agricultural and residential areas.

Population number​

In the IUCN red list included in the conservation status Vulnerable.

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Reference

  1. MacKinnon, J. 1991 . Fields Guide to the Birds Of Java and Bali. Gadjah Mada University Press. Yogyakarta.
  2. The Javan Scops Owl on iNaturalist article