The Madagascar scops owl (Otus rutilus) is also known as the Malagasy scops owl or Rainforest scops owl. The Madagascar scops owl is endemic to Madagascar where it is found throughout the island. The Madagascar scops owl is a relatively small owl with short, rounded wings and short erectile ear-tufts on top of the head. They measure 22-24 cm in length and have a wingspan of 52-54 cm. The Madagascar scops owl feeds on invertebrates, such as grasshoppers, beetles, moths and spiders, as well as taking small vertebrates. It hunts mostly at night from a perch but will also catch moths on the wing.