Santa Marta Screech Owl

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Santa Marta Screech Owl (<em>Megascops gilesi</em>) is a species of Owls (<em>Strigidae</em>) in the order Owls.

Overview

Santa Marta Screech Owl (Megascops gilesi) is a species of Owls (Strigidae) in the order Owls.

Scientific Classification

Genus: Megascops; binomial: Megascops gilesi; authority: Krabbe, 2017.

Distribution

Breeding range: South America.

Conservation Status

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

Remarks

Santa Marta Screech Owl is newly described: Krabbe, 2017. A distinct species of unknown relationships.

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