Addition to Cat III
Ryukyu Scops Owl Otus elegans firstly reported near Tai Lung Experimental Farm, Sheung Shui, on 25 July 2020.
What about the earlier records of the Ryukyu Scops Owl, going back to May 2020? Were these not assessed by RC, or were they considered Not Proven?
I would be interested to see an explanation of the Cat III decision for this record. Has the RC uncovered any evidence of captive trade, or is this decision based on caution due to a lack of other records on mainland Asia?
