In size and structure, it is considered intermediate between a scops owl and an eagle-owl.

The giant scops owl is a medium-sized bird with a length of about 30 cm (12 in).

It has a reddish-brown facial disc with a narrow black edge, white streaks above the eyes and prominent ear tufts.

[3] Not much is known about this owl but pressumed to feed on small mammals and birds and large insects.

[4] The giant scops owl is known only from the islands of Dinagat, Siargao and Mindanao.