Middle American Screech Owl

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Middle American Screech Owl (<em>Megascops guatemalae</em>) is a species of Owls (<em>Strigidae</em>) in the order Owls.

Overview

Middle American Screech Owl (Megascops guatemalae) is a species of Owls (Strigidae) in the order Owls.

Scientific Classification

Genus: Megascops; binomial: Megascops guatemalae; authority: (Sharpe, 1875).

Distribution

Breeding range: Middle America.

Conservation Status

This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.

Remarks

Species limits in M. guatemalae/vermiculatus complex need study; SACC & H&M 4 lump them all under Vermiculated Screech Owl M. guatemalae.

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