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Moluccan Scops Owl (Otus magicus)

Moluccan Scops Owl

Otus magicus

Least Concern

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XC1174787 · Untung Sarmawi · Mamis, Mbeliling, West Manggarai Regency, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia · CC BY 4.0

Overview

The Moluccan scops owl (Otus magicus) is an owl found in the Maluku and Lesser Sunda Islands of Indonesia. It closely resembles the Rinjani scops owl and is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Habitat

This species inhabits the Maluku and Lesser Sunda Islands of Indonesia. Its range includes specific localities such as Kaledupa, Morotai, Halmahera, Ternate, Kasiruta, Bacan, Obi, Buru, Seram, Ambon, and the west-central Lesser Sundas.

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The Moluccan scops owl holds spiritual significance for the Pesaguan Dayak people, who believe its sound is reminiscent of death and serves as a sign of misfortune. This cultural belief may inadvertently protect the species from being hunted.

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