Indian Scops Owl

Otus bakkamoena Pennant, 1769

Strigidae — Owls

Indian Scops Owl, Otus bakkamoena, is an owl of southern Asia, breeding in south Pakistan, central and southern India, and Sri Lanka. It was described by Pennant in 1769 and belongs to the family Strigidae. It is a small scops owl and one of the larger members of its group, with short ear tufts. Its plumage varies between grey and brown forms, with pale spotting above, streaked underparts, a pale face, orange or brown eyes, and a buff band around the neck.

Order
Strigiformes
Family
Strigidae — Owls
Breeding range
Palearctic, Oriental Region: s Pakistan, c, s India and Sri Lanka
Indian Scops Owl
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Tours where you can spot this bird

7 tours in Thailand 5, India 2

Northern India Birding Tour: Tigers, Birds and the Himalayas
Northern India Birding Tour: Tigers, Birds and the Himalayas
India / New Delhi Group tour 17 days

A 17-day northern India expedition combining wetland and Himalayan birding with Ranthambhore and Corbett wildlife safaris, the Chambal River...

From USD 9,565 Next: Jan 21, 2027
15-Day North India Birding and Wildlife Circuit
15-Day North India Birding and Wildlife Circuit
India / Delhi Private tour 15 days

A 15-day guided North India circuit linking wetlands, the Chambal River, Corbett forests and Himalayan foothills for birds, mammals and vari...

Khao Sok Bird Watching by Canoeing 3 Days
Khao Sok Bird Watching by Canoeing 3 Days
Thailand / Khao Sok Group tour 3 days

Khao Sok Bird Watching by Canoeing – 3 Days / 2 Nights is a unique wildlife adventure combining birdwatching with serene canoe exploration...

Kaeng Krachan Bird Watching Day Trip
Kaeng Krachan Bird Watching Day Trip
Thailand / Kaeng Krachan Group tour 1 day

Kaeng Krachan Bird Watching Day Trip is a full‑day guided birding adventure into Thailand’s largest national park, famous for its divers...

Sri Phang Nga Bird Watching Day Trip
Sri Phang Nga Bird Watching Day Trip
Thailand / Sri Phang Nga Group tour 1 day

Sri Phang-Nga Bird Watching Day Trip is a full-day guided birding experience in one of southern Thailand’s richest rainforest habitats. Ex...

Khao Sok Bird Watching Day Trip
Khao Sok Bird Watching Day Trip
Thailand / Khao Sok Private tour 1 day

Escape into one of Thailand’s most spectacular rainforests on this Khao Sok Bird Watching Day Trip. Just a few hours from Phuket and Khao ...

Khao Nor Chuchi Bird Watching 3 Days Trip
Khao Nor Chuchi Bird Watching 3 Days Trip
Thailand / Khao Nor Chuchi Private tour 3 days

A focused 3-day private birdwatching tour to Khao Nor Chuchi, Thailand’s most important lowland rainforest reserve and the last stronghold...