Photo 5.17
The Seychelles Scops-owl Otus insularis (Endangered) is endemic to Mahé in the Seychelles. Previously Critically Endangered, this owl's status has recently improved as its favoured upland forest habitat has increased in extent over the last 40 years. However, the population is still extremely small and the species is susceptible to introduced predators such as Black Rat Rattus rattus and Barn Owl Tyto alba.
Photo: © Dave Currie.