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Otus thilohoffmanni
The Serendib scops owl (Otus thilohoffmanni) is a bird found in Sri Lanka. Found in Sri Lanka. It eats insects and other small invertebrates. The IUCN Red List lists it as Endangered.
See the Serendib scops owl on the 3D globe →| Scientific name | Otus thilohoffmanni |
|---|---|
| Region | Asia |
| Found in | Sri Lanka |
🏡 Where the Serendib scops owl lives
Found in Sri Lanka.
🍽️ What it eats
- 🐛 Insects & bugs100%
A rough guide to its diet over a year. Source: EltonTraits (Wilman et al. 2014).
Conservation status
LCNTVUENCREWEX
EndangeredVery few are left in the wild.💡 It weighs about 110 grams. It mostly eats insects and other small creatures.
Questions about the Serendib scops owl
Where does the Serendib scops owl live?
The Serendib scops owl lives in Sri Lanka. Found in Sri Lanka.
What does the Serendib scops owl eat?
insects and other small invertebrates (about 100%). These are rough shares of its diet over a year, from the EltonTraits database.
Is the Serendib scops owl endangered?
Very few are left in the wild. Its IUCN Red List category is Endangered.
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Sources: IUCN Red List (via Wikidata), EltonTraits 1.0 (Wilman et al. 2014), GBIF sightings for countries, Wikipedia. Last updated 2026-10-19.