Problem
Threatened species of Otus insularis
Other Names:
Threatened species of Seychelles scops-owl Nature:
Otus insularis is threatened by logging despite much of its habitat falling within the Morne Seychellois National Park, although habitat encroachment from real estate development may prove to be a greater threat.
Background:
Otus insularis is endemic to upland, often mist-shrouded forest (virtually all records are in secondary forest at 250--600 m) on Mahé in the Seychelles.
Otus insularis needs clefts in hills with water where its tree frog prey occurs.
Incidence:
Fieldwork in 1992--1993 showed a Otus insularis population of 80 pairs (though reports from elsewhere suggest this may be a minimum).
Broader Problems:
Threatened species of Otus Strategies:
Protecting endemic species Organizations:
BirdLife International Subject(s):
Birds, Mammals → BirdsSocietal Problems → Endangered species
Related UN Sustainable Development Goals:
Date of last update
16.01.2018 – 16:44 CET