Eurasian Scops-owl

Eurasian Scops-owl

Scientific name: Otus scops
Situation in the wild:
Jerusalem zoo:
In Israel:
In the Bible: Mentioned in the bible

The smallest of the nocturnal birds of prey in Israel. They are found in large open areas in Israel that have that contain broad, leafy woodlands. During the daytime they hide in lush and leafy trees, near the trunk. The Eurasian Scops owls colors provide excellent camouflage. About 95% of their diet consist of insects.

Bird Lake:

Siamang Island:

Cheetah Exhibit:

Smal animal Buiding: Yes

Black footed penguin:

Parrot Aviary:

Syrian brown bear Exhibit:

Asian lion Exhibit:

Red panda Exhibit:

Spider monkey Exhibit:

Squirrel monkey Exhibit:

Serval Exhibit:

Chimpanzee:

Mandril Exhibit:

Persian leopard Exhibit:

Birds of prey Aviary:

Tropical Aviary:

Asian elephant exhibit:

Wet Side Story:

Bible Land Preserve:

African Yard:

Australian Yard:

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Howler monkey Exhibit:

Underground world Exhibit:

Children's zoo:

Lemur land Exhibit:

Sumatran tiger Exhibit:

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Eurasean eagle owl Exhibit: