Otus scops.
Strix scops Linn., Syst. Nat., 10th ed., i, p. 92 (1758).
Type-locality: Italy.
Differs from our Indian race in averaging a trifle smaller and rather less deeply coloured; many birds of the two races are however, practically indistinguishable.
Key to Subspecies*
A. Larger and not so dark.
a. Larger and paler; wing 150 to 158 mm. ................O. s. pulchellus, p. 433.
b. Smaller and darker; wing 122 to 135 mm................O. s. rufipennis, p. 434.
B. Smallest and darkest; wing 119 to 127 mm................O. s. leggei, p. 434.
