Wildlifeof India
Nicobar Scops Owl
Owls
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Otus alius
Basic stats
Diet
Omnivore; spiders, beetles and geckos reported
Habitat
Tropical moist lowland forest
Range
Endemic to the Nicobar Islands, especially Great Nicobar
The Nicobar scops owl is endemic to the Nicobar Islands of India, in particular Great Nicobar Island, though it may also occur on Little Nicobar. Its natural habitat is tropical moist lowland forest. Very little is known about the species, but individuals have been reported to eat spiders, beetles and geckos (Wikipedia, general species account).
The cached account is short and gives no description, measurements or breeding information. SoIB 2023 treats it as a Nicobar endemic and a resident forest bird that is an omnivore, without a priority category (Wikipedia, general species account; SoIB 2023).
Quick answers
- What does the Nicobar Scops Owl eat?
- Omnivore; spiders, beetles and geckos reported
- What habitat does the Nicobar Scops Owl live in?
- Tropical moist lowland forest
- Where is the Nicobar Scops Owl found?
- Endemic to the Nicobar Islands, especially Great Nicobar