Moheli scops-owl

Description

The Moheli scops owl (Otus moheliensis) is a scops owl endemic to the island of Mohéli,one of the Comoro Islands.The Moheli scops owl has two colour morphs,the rufous morph has reddish-brown plumage which is and weakly marked with dark streaks and bars;the brown morph has a darker brown plumage,which is boldly marked with streaks and vermiculations.Both morphs have yellow-green eyes,grey legs and black beaks.The length is 22 cm (8.7 in).