The Oriental Scops Owl (Otus sunia) is a species of Scops owl found in South Asia. They are found in dry deciduous forests. They are usually detected by their distinctive call. There have been 2 records of Oriental Scops Owl in Alaska.
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—Thomas Carlyle (1795–1881)
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The twilight over stagnant pools at batflight,
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