Go Birding
African Scops Owl
Otus senegalensis
The African scops owl ( Otus senegalensis ) is a small owl which is widespread in sub-Saharan Africa.
Go Birding
African Scops Owl
Otus senegalensis
The African scops owl ( Otus senegalensis ) is a small owl which is widespread in sub-Saharan Africa.
Species insights▾
When to visit
Here year-round
A resident species, so no month is the wrong month. We would rather say that than invent a best time.
Best monthsAny month
Sightings400 records
Curve from 400 national iNaturalist observations, not from one property. Single-month spikes are discarded as upload artefacts, and below 50 records we show no curve at all.
Where you'll find it
Limpopo and beyond
Provinces where African Scops Owl is most recorded. Tap one to find places to stay.
400 records, iNaturalist
Places to stay
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