Otus (Noun)
Meaning
A genus of Strigidae.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The Otus genus consists of about 45 species of small to medium-sized owls found worldwide.
- Otus owls are characterized by their flat faces and forward-facing ears.
- The scops owls, genus Otus, are often confused with the genus Megascops.
- Some species of Otus are migratory, while others are resident birds.
- Otus species are generally nocturnal, with most active hunting at night.