Ryukyu Scops Owl

Otus elegans elegans Japanese Name: リュウキュウコノハズクChinese Name: 琉球角鴞、優雅角鴞琉球亞種English Name: Ryukyu Scops OwlOrigin: Ryukyu Islands The Ryukyu Scops Owl(Otus elegans)is divided into four subspecies: The Ryukyu Scops Owl is the most common owl in Okinawa, with a body length of about 20 cm. The main difference between this species and the Ryukyu subspecies of the Japanese… Continue reading Ryukyu Scops Owl