[order] STRIGIFORMES | [family] Strigidae | [latin] Otus elegans | [authority] Cassin, 1852 | [UK] Ryukyu Scops Owl | [FR] Petit duc elegant | [DE] Schmuckeule | [ES] Autillo Elegante | [NL] Ryukyu-dwergooruil Subspecies Monotypic species Genus Members of the genus Otus are the Scops and Screech owls. They are relatively small owls, with short, […]