Mountain Scops Owl

Mountain Scops Owl

Otus spilocephalus vandewateri
Mount Kerinci, Sumatra, Indonesia - 27 april 2019
I have heard Mountain Scops Owls on several occasions, in Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam, but never had a good look at it. Although not uncommon in hilly and mountainous areas, it’s known to be “impossible” to see. I think I have been looking too high up in the trees, until now.