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Threatened species of Otus sagittatus

  • Threatened species of White-fronted scops-owl

Nature

It is threatened by the extensive lowland deforestation (degraded swampy forest) which is taking place within its range.

Background

Otus sagittatus is known from Tenasserim, Myanmar, peninsular Thailand, peninsular Malaysia and northern Sumatra, Indonesia. It is found in evergreen forest and suspected (but not proved) to be an extreme lowland specialist, although it has been recorded to 600 m.

Incidence

Otus sagittatus is listed as "Vulnerable" by the IUCN Red List.

Broader

SDG

Sustainable Development Goal #15: Life on Land

Metadata

Database
World problems
Type
(E) Emanations of other problems
Biological classification
(S) Species
Subject
  • Birds, mammals » Birds
  • Societal problems » Endangered species » Endangered species
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    Last update
    Dec 3, 2024