Sokoke Scops Owls
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The Sokoke Scops Owl (Otus ireneae) is endemic to Kenya and Tanzania. The greatest population of this species of owl is in the Cynometra-Manilkara forest. It is also found in the Afzelia-Cynometra forest.
Description
The Sokoke Scops Owl is the smallest scop owl of the Otus genus. It can grow up to 16 to 18 cm and can weigh up to 50 grams.
The plumage can be either grey or rufous-brown.
Diet / Feeding
It is insectivorous.
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