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Westkreischeule

Megascops kennicottii

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Belgium and Norway.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇧🇪 Belgium

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 kennicottii (Westkreischeule)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ニシアメリカオオコノハズク
Chinese 西方鳴角鴞
Spanish Autillo californiano
French Petit-duc des montagnes
German Westkreischeule
Portuguese coruja-das-torres-do-oeste
Russian Западная малая ушастая 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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vs Andenkreischeule vs Balsaskreischeule vs Bänderkreischeule vs Buschkreischeule

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Westkreischeule?
The scientific name of Westkreischeule is Megascops kennicottii. It belongs to the genus Megascops.
What is the conservation status of Westkreischeule?
Westkreischeule (Megascops kennicottii) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Westkreischeule live?
Westkreischeule is found in Distributed across Belgium and Norway.. Countries include Belgium, Norway.
What family does Westkreischeule belong to?
Westkreischeule (Megascops kennicottii) belongs to the genus Megascops, which is part of the taxonomic family Strigidae.
Is Westkreischeule endangered?
No, Westkreischeule (Megascops kennicottii) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Westkreischeule belong to?
Westkreischeule (Megascops kennicottii) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).
What are the closest relatives of Westkreischeule?
The closest relatives of Westkreischeule 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
LC 🐾
Buschkreischeule
Megascops roboratus
LC 🐾
Cholibakreischeule
Megascops choliba
LC 🐾
Fleckenkreischeule
Megascops trichopsis
LC 🐾
Hoykreischeule
Megascops hoyi
LC 🐾
Kappenkreischeule
Megascops atricapilla
LC 🐾
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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