Sulawesi scops owl explained

The Sulawesi scops owl (Otus manadensis) is an owl found on the Sulawesi island of Indonesia.^[1]

The Banggai scops owl (Otus mendeni) was formerly considered conspecific, but was split as a distinct species by the IOC in 2021.^[2]

Notes and References

1. http://www.birdlife.org/datazone/species/index.html?action=SpcHTMDetails.asp&sid=2169&m=0 BirdLife Species Factsheet - Sulawesi Scops-owl
2. Web site: Species Updates – IOC World Bird List. 2021-06-13. en-US.