otus sunia
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Definition
Noun 1. A small species of owl native to parts of Asia: Otus sunia is the scientific name for the Asian scops owl, a small, eared owl found in forested habitats.
Usage
- The call of the Otus sunia is a distinctive series of low whistles.
- Birdwatchers hope to spot an Otus sunia during the night walk.
- Otus sunia primarily feeds on insects and small invertebrates.
Advanced Usage
- The term is used almost exclusively in scientific, ornithological, or specialized birdwatching contexts to refer precisely to this species.
- In taxonomy, Otus sunia belongs to the genus , which includes many other scops owl species.
Variants and Related Words
- Asian scops owl: The common English name for .
- Scops owl: The general term for owls of the genus .
- Oriental scops owl: Another common name for this species.
Synonyms
- Asian scops owl
- Oriental scops owl
Related Terms
- Nocturnal: Active at night, like the .
- Strigidae: The biological family that includes typical owls.
- Genus Otus: The taxonomic group containing scops owls.
Noun
- Asian scops owl