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| rdfs:comment | - The Oriental scops owl (Otus sunia), is a species of scops owl found in South Asia. They are found in dry deciduous forests. They are usually detected by their distinctive call. Tiny, variable plumaged, yellow eyed owl with ear-tufts which are not always erect. Distinguish from Collard scops owl by whitish scapular stripe, well marked under parts, and lack of pale collar. Two morphs present, grey and rufous, intermediate forms also occur. Sexes alike. Nocturnal. Freeze with eyes half closed when disturbed. More often heard than seen. Has a repeated liquid call "tuk tok torok". Nests in holes in trees during February-April. It can be found in Middle-East, S and SE Asia.
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| abstract | - The Oriental scops owl (Otus sunia), is a species of scops owl found in South Asia. They are found in dry deciduous forests. They are usually detected by their distinctive call. Tiny, variable plumaged, yellow eyed owl with ear-tufts which are not always erect. Distinguish from Collard scops owl by whitish scapular stripe, well marked under parts, and lack of pale collar. Two morphs present, grey and rufous, intermediate forms also occur. Sexes alike. Nocturnal. Freeze with eyes half closed when disturbed. More often heard than seen. Has a repeated liquid call "tuk tok torok". Nests in holes in trees during February-April. It can be found in Middle-East, S and SE Asia.
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