One species of owl that is indigenous to South Asia is the Indian scops owl (Otus bakkamoena).Despite being one of the largest scops owls, the Indian scops owl is just 23 to 25 cm (9.1 to 9.8 in) in size. Its tiny head tufts, or ears, are similar to those of other scops owls.
Sharp Focus The Indian Scoops Owl watches unblinking and alert.
Depending on the morph, the upperparts have light buff spotting and are either grey or brown. There is subtle darker streaking on the buff underparts. The eyes are either brown or orange, while the face disk is either buff or white. A buff neckband is present.
Steady Stare The owl gives a bold, direct stare.
There are deep undulations in the flight. it is nighttime for the Indian scops owl. Its inherent camouflage makes it extremely difficult to spot during the day, but occasionally the little birds that swarm it while it is roosting in a tree may be able to locate it. Its primary food source is insects. A gentle single note (“whuk?”) is the call. It lays three to five eggs in tree holes.
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