White-fronted Scops Owl

The White-fronted Scops Owl Otus sagittatus has a small and declining population that little is known about. It is dependent on lowland and foothill forest which is rapidly being destroyed. It is considered vulnerable and has a population of about 2,500-10,000. Its range covers 149,000 km of forest from 0-700 meters above sea-level. The main threat to this Asian owl is habitat loss.

The White-fronted Scops Owl is classified as Vulnerable (VU), considered to be facing a high risk of extinction in the wild.

The White-fronted Scops Owl Otus sagittatus has a small and declining population that little is known about. It is dependent on lowland and foothill forest which is rapidly being destroyed. It is considered vulnerable and has a population of about 2,500-10,000. Its range covers 149,000 km of forest from 0-700 meters above sea-level. The main threat to this Asian owl is habitat loss. External links - * BirdLife Species Factsheet. More

The White-fronted Scops Owl (Otus sagittatus) is an Asian owl that is endangered in its natural habitat due to habitat loss. It is dependent on lowland and foothill forests which is rapidly being destroyed. It has a small and declining population about which little is known. It has a population of about 2,500-10,000, and its range covers 149,000 km of forest from 0-700 meters above sea-level. More

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Seeing the White-fronted Scops Owl, February 2007, Suthin Niraphai In February 2007 I made a number of visits to the only 2 sites worldwide where it is possible to see the White-fronted Scops Owl. With this report I want to share my knowledge about finding this rare bird. More

Having heard White-fronted Scops Owl previously in May 2006 I decided it was about time to put in some serious effort and I managed to see the Owls at both Kaeng Krachan National Park during 15-19th February and the forest fragment close to Khao Nor Chuchi Wildlife Sanctuary on 25th and 26th February. I saw the Owls 2 out of 3 nights at Kaeng Krachan and on both dates at KNC. More

White-fronted Scops Owl at Kaeng Krachan National Park This is probably the best place to go with loads of good birds to see in the daytime whilst waiting for darkness and conveniently located close to Bangkok. You’ll find directions on the internet: Kaeng Krachan National Park. Less attractive to some visitors however will be that you have to camp out and not to be afraid of walking in the dark with Elephants and Leopards at home in the park. More