The southernmost occurrence of the Striated Scops Owl (Otus brucei) in Africa and a critical evaluation of Egyptian records of the species

Abstract

The first fully documented record of Striated Scops Owl from the African continental part is presented. The status of the species in Egypt and the region is presented, with discussions on the possible misidentification of the species level.

Keywords: Scops Owl, Otus scops, distribution, Aswan, Egypt