Problem
Threatened species of Otus pauliani
Other Names:
Threatened species of Grand comoro scops-owl Nature:
Habitat fragmentation (fires and logging) and the spread of the introduced Common Myna Acridotheres tristis severely threaten Otus pauliani.
Background:
Otus pauliani is limited to the highest forests of Mount Karthala on Grand Comoro, Comoro Islands, where its habitat is vulnerable. In November 1989 studies located it at 1,000--1,900 m on the north, west and south flanks of the volcano, on which c.100 km of suitable habitat exists.
Incidence:
The population may prove to be over 1,000 pairs.
Otus pauliani is listed as "Critically Endangered" by the IUCN Red List.
Broader Problems:
Threatened species of Otus Organizations:
BirdLife International Subject(s):
Birds, Mammals → Birds??Societal Problems → Endangered species??
Related UN Sustainable Development Goals:
Date of last update
10.10.2017 – 16:44 CEST