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Kappenkreischeule

Megascops atricapilla

Least Concern

About

The Black-capped Screech-Owl (Megascops atricapilla) is a species in the genus Megascops. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Found in Norway.

🇳🇴 Norway

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Tier)
Phylum
Chordata (Chordatiere)
Class
Aves (Vögel)
Order
Strigiformes (Eulen)
Family
Strigidae (True Owls)
Genus
Megascops
Species
Megascops atricapilla (Kappenkreischeule)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ズグロオオコノハズク
Chinese 長簇鳴角鴞
Spanish Autillo capirotado
French Petit-duc à mèches noires
German Kappenkreischeule
Portuguese corujinha-sapo
Russian Черношапочная совка

Similar Species in Megascops

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Andenkreischeule
Megascops koepckeae
Least Concern
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Balsaskreischeule
Megascops seductus
Least Concern
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Bänderkreischeule
Megascops vermiculatus
Least Concern
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Buschkreischeule
Megascops roboratus
Least Concern
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Cholibakreischeule
Megascops choliba
Least Concern
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Fleckenkreischeule
Megascops trichopsis
Least Concern
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Hoykreischeule
Megascops hoyi
Least Concern
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Kolumbienkreischeule
Megascops colombianus
Near Threatened
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vs Andenkreischeule vs Balsaskreischeule vs Bänderkreischeule vs Buschkreischeule

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Kappenkreischeule?
The scientific name of Kappenkreischeule is Megascops atricapilla. It belongs to the genus Megascops.
What is the conservation status of Kappenkreischeule?
Kappenkreischeule (Megascops atricapilla) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Kappenkreischeule live?
Kappenkreischeule is found in Found in Norway.. Countries include Norway.
What family does Kappenkreischeule belong to?
Kappenkreischeule (Megascops atricapilla) belongs to the genus Megascops, which is part of the taxonomic family Strigidae.
Is Kappenkreischeule endangered?
No, Kappenkreischeule (Megascops atricapilla) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Kappenkreischeule belong to?
Kappenkreischeule (Megascops atricapilla) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).
What are the closest relatives of Kappenkreischeule?
The closest relatives of Kappenkreischeule in the genus Megascops include Andenkreischeule, Balsaskreischeule, Bänderkreischeule, Buschkreischeule, Cholibakreischeule.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Megascops — 20 Species

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Andenkreischeule
Megascops koepckeae
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Balsaskreischeule
Megascops seductus
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Bänderkreischeule
Megascops vermiculatus
LC 🐾
Buschkreischeule
Megascops roboratus
LC 🐾
Cholibakreischeule
Megascops choliba
LC 🐾
Fleckenkreischeule
Megascops trichopsis
LC 🐾
Hoykreischeule
Megascops hoyi
LC
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Kappenkreischeule
Megascops atricapilla
LC
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Kolumbienkreischeule
Megascops colombianus
NT 🐾
Kritzel-Kreischeule
Megascops centralis
LC 🐾
Langohr-Kreischeule
Megascops sanctaecatarinae
LC 🐾
Mangrovekreischeule
Megascops cooperi
LC 🐾
Nacktbein-Kreischeule
Megascops clarkii
LC 🐾
Nacktfuß-Kreischeule
Megascops nudipes
LC 🐾
Nebelwald-Kreischeule
Megascops marshalli
NT 🐾
Ostkreischeule
Megascops asio
LC 🐾
Roraima-Kreischeule
Megascops roraimae
LC 🐾
Rotgesicht-Kreischeule
Megascops guatemalae
LC 🐾
Salvinkreischeule
Megascops ingens
LC 🐾
Tropfenkreischeule
Megascops barbarus
LC
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