Scops owl
Scops owl, any Old World owl of the genus Otus, differentiated from the New World species, which are called screech owls. See screech owl.
This article was most recently revised and updated by Amy Tikkanen.
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Article Title:
Scops owl
Website Name:
Encyclopaedia Britannica
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Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc.
Date Published:
14 November 2026
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November 14, 2026