- Otus lempiji
Identification
20-25cm. Sandy brown spotted and speckled with black and buff above, and streaked below, pale collar and dark eyes.
Distribution
Malay Peninsula and neighbouring islands.
Taxonomy
This species is sometimes considered a subspecies of Indian Scops Owl.
Habitat
Secondary forest, plantations and gardens.
Behaviour
The diet includes insects particularly beetles, but also rodents, small birds and lizards.
It makes a nest in a natural cavity, lined with plant fibre. 2-3 eggs are laid between January and April.
