Scops Owl (Noun)
Meaning
Any of several small owls having ear tufts and a whistling call.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The scops owl perched silently in the olive tree, its ear tufts barely visible in the fading light.
- As the sun set over the forest, the scops owl's distinctive whistling call echoed through the trees.
- In the moonlit garden, a scops owl swooped down to catch a moth, its wings beating rapidly as it flew.
- The scops owl's habit of flying with its wings held high, giving it a characteristic silhouette, made it a favorite among birdwatchers.
- During the breeding season, the male scops owl's whistling call became more frequent and insistent, as he tried to attract a mate.