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Ostkreischeule

Megascops asio

Least Concern
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Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Norway and United States.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ヒガシアメリカオオコノハズク
Chinese 东美角鸮
Spanish Tecolote oriental
French Petit-duc maculé
German Ostkreischeule
Portuguese corujinha-do-leste
Russian Североамериканская 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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Kappenkreischeule
Megascops atricapilla
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Native Range — 2 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
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Buschkreischeule
Megascops roboratus
LC 🐾
Cholibakreischeule
Megascops choliba
LC 🐾
Fleckenkreischeule
Megascops trichopsis
LC 🐾
Hoykreischeule
Megascops hoyi
LC 🐾
Kappenkreischeule
Megascops atricapilla
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Kolumbienkreischeule
Megascops colombianus
NT 🐾
Kritzel-Kreischeule
Megascops centralis
LC 🐾
Langohr-Kreischeule
Megascops sanctaecatarinae
LC 🐾
Mangrovekreischeule
Megascops cooperi
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Nacktbein-Kreischeule
Megascops clarkii
LC 🐾
Nacktfuß-Kreischeule
Megascops nudipes
LC 🐾
Nebelwald-Kreischeule
Megascops marshalli
NT
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Ostkreischeule
Megascops asio
LC
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Roraima-Kreischeule
Megascops roraimae
LC 🐾
Rotgesicht-Kreischeule
Megascops guatemalae
LC 🐾
Salvinkreischeule
Megascops ingens
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Tropfenkreischeule
Megascops barbarus
LC
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