They have sporadic black streaks and patches as each bird is unique and excellent for camouflage in its forest habitat.

Along with that, the Sangihe scops owl's call sounds similar to a frail whistle.

[4] The Sangihe scops owl is most likely part of a species group centered on O. Manadenis.

These birds are very closely related to O. Mandenis because of their strong similarities but are considered to be a separate species.

The nocturnal Sangihe scops owl is distinguished by its unique sounds, which resemble high pitched whistles.

[4] Their diet consists of eating large insects, earthworms, small reptiles, mammals and birds.

They are not globally threatened, and observations show that species readily tolerate human-altered habitats.