The Sandy Scops Owls (Otus icterorhynchus) – also commonly referred to as Cinnamon Scops-owl – occurs naturally in Africa.
Recognized Subspecies and Ranges
- Otus icterorhynchus icterorhynchus (Shelley, 1873) – Nominate Race
- Range: Liberia, Ivory Coast and Ghana.
- Otus icterorhynchus holerythrus (Sharpe, 1901)
- Range: Southern Cameroon, northern Congo, and northern and eastern parts of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. They could possibly occur in northern Gabon.
More Owl Information
- Owl Information
- Index of Owl Species with Pictures
- Owl Eyes / Vision Adaptations
- Pygmy Owls
- Barn Owls
- Horned Owls
- Scops Owls
