ENEndangered
Sokoke Scops-owl
Otus ireneae
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Forest· majorMarine coastal/supratidal· majorSavanna· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionSpecies managementSpecies recoveryLegislation
Other threatened species in STRIGIDAE
Threatened in Kenya
Frequently asked questions
Why is Sokoke Scops-owl classified as Endangered?
Sokoke 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 Sokoke Scops-owl live?
Sokoke Scops-owl occurs in Kenya, Somalia, and Tanzania. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Sokoke Scops-owl?
The main threats to Sokoke Scops-owl are 11.1, 2.1, 3.2, and 5.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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