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Anjouan Scops-owl

Otus capnodes

Declining

Overview

A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.

Habitat

Forest· major

Conservation measures underway

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Anjouan Scops-owl classified as Endangered?
Anjouan Scops-owl is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Anjouan Scops-owl live?
Anjouan Scops-owl occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Anjouan Scops-owl?
The main threats to Anjouan Scops-owl are 2.1, 5.3, and 8.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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