Because these characteristics are different from the other scops-owls, we showed that this owl is in fact a new species. The bird is now officially known as the Príncipe scops-owl, or Otus bikegila.

The owl is an African Scops owl, a small owl found only in sub-Saharan Africa. It's almost impossible to spot as it perches on a tree branch.

They are found across Eurasia and Africa and include such widespread species as the Eurasian Scops-Owl (Otus scops) and the African Scops-Owl (Otus senegalensis).

A new species of owl has been discovered in an island off the coast of Africa. The bird, called the Principe Scops-Owl, was found on Príncipe, an island just off the west coast of the continent ...

Part of the larger family of scops owls, O. bikegila has a fast cry that sounds like an insect’s chirping.

This picture shows an owl at the Timbavati Private Nature Reserve, South Africa, which is perfectly camouflaged into the trees.

They can be found throughout Europe, Asia and Africa and include common species as the Eurasian Scops-Owl (Otus scops) and the African Scops-Owl (Otus senegalensis).

Four owls have moved into Southampton City Farm, including a new Indian scops owl and a Harris hawk.

Four scops-owl individuals from the island were used to assess the morphology, plumage color, and provide molecular evidence that have all been used to back up the species status of this new owl.

Situated in Velddrif alongside the Berg River, the owl orphanage is the only rehabilitation centre of its kind on the West Coast.

CAN you spot the owl playing a game of hide and tweet? The perfectly camouflaged owl is concealed in the tree as its feathers blend seamlessly with the bark. The owl is an African Scops owl, a ...

A new species of owl has been discovered in the rainforests of a tropical island off the coast of Africa. The bird, called the Principe Scops-Owl, was found on Príncipe, which lies off the west ...