[3] The call of the Anjouan scops owl is a distinctive drawn-out whistle, which is repeated often with short interludes.

It appears to be dependent on large trees situated on steep slopes with cavities for nesting and roosting.

[3] This species was rediscovered in June 1992, after an absence of records dating back to 1886.

It is classified as "Critically Endangered" because its range is restricted to such a small area, which is being rapidly deforested.

[1][6] Bristol Conservation and The Science Foundation have currently conducted surveys on the island to determine how many owls remain.