Andaman Scops-Owl
- Scientific name
- Otus balli
- Family
- Strigidae
- Conservation status
- Vulnerable
- Habitat
- Forest mixed
- Wing shape
- Rounded
- Tail shape
- Short
Why it matters
The Andaman Scops-owl (*Otus balli*) is endemic to the Andaman Islands, making it a significant find for those interested in island-specific biodiversity. Its rounded wings and short tail are distinct evolutionary adaptations for navigating the dense, humid forests of its limited native range.
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