The Brazilian scops owl is a small owl with brown or greyish plumage. It has a rounded head, large eyes and a curved beak. Its tail is short and its body is covered with soft feathers.
10 years
60-100 g
20-25 cm
The species is relatively secure in the wild and faces no immediate risk of extinction.
They nest in tree cavities or in nests abandoned by other birds. The female lays 2 to 4 eggs and incubates them for about a month.
They are nocturnal and solitary birds. They blend in well with their surroundings and are excellent hunters.
Icon for menu Threats Threats Habitat loss due to deforestation is a significant threat to this species. They can also be affected by pollution and illegal hunting.
Their diet consists mainly of insects, small mammals, birds and reptiles.
They also hunt mice and other rodents
It is at high risk of extinction in the medium term.
It is not yet at risk, but could be soon if conditions worsen.
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There are no longer any living individuals of the species.
Only specimens survive in captivity or in scientific collections.
It has a very high risk of disappearing in the wild if conservation measures are not taken.
It faces an extremely high risk of extinction in the near future.
