Conservation Status
Conservation hubClose to qualifying as threatened in the near future.
The Nicobar scops owl faces threats from habitat loss and degradation due to deforestation and human encroachment on its island home. Currently, there are no widely publicized recovery programs specifically for this species, but general conservation efforts in the Nicobar Islands aim to protect its forest habitat. Responsible safari tourism can help by raising awareness of this elusive owl and its environment, and by supporting local conservation initiatives through park fees and eco-friendly practices.
The Nicobar scops owl is a species of owl in the family Strigidae. It is endemic to the Nicobar Islands, India, in particular Great Nicobar Island, but it may also occur on Little Nicobar island.
Description adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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