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Currucutú Canela

Megascops petersoni

Least Concern

About

The Cinnamon Screech-Owl (Megascops petersoni) 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.

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Animals)
Phylum
Chordata (cordados)
Class
Aves (Birds)
Order
Strigiformes (búho)
Family
Strigidae (True Owls)
Genus
Megascops
Species
Megascops petersoni (Currucutú Canela)

Names in Other Languages

Chinese 桂紅鳴角鴞
Spanish Currucutú Canela
French Petit-duc de Peterson
German Zimtkreischeule
Russian Коричневая совка

Similar Species in Megascops

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Autillo californiano
Megascops kennicottii
Least Concern
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Autillo capirotado
Megascops atricapilla
Least Concern
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Autillo de Koepcke
Megascops koepckeae
Least Concern
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Autillo del Balsas
Megascops seductus
Least Concern
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Autillo de manglar
Megascops cooperi
Least Concern
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Autillo de Marshall
Megascops marshalli
Near Threatened
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Autillo de Roraima
Megascops roraimae
Least Concern
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Autillo de Santa Catarina
Megascops sanctaecatarinae
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Currucutú Canela?
The scientific name of Currucutú Canela is Megascops petersoni. It belongs to the genus Megascops.
What is the conservation status of Currucutú Canela?
Currucutú Canela (Megascops petersoni) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Currucutú Canela live?
Currucutú Canela is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, Venezuela.
What family does Currucutú Canela belong to?
Currucutú Canela (Megascops petersoni) belongs to the genus Megascops, which is part of the taxonomic family Strigidae.
Is Currucutú Canela endangered?
No, Currucutú Canela (Megascops petersoni) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Currucutú Canela belong to?
Currucutú Canela (Megascops petersoni) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Currucutú Canela?
The closest relatives of Currucutú Canela in the genus Megascops include Autillo californiano, Autillo capirotado, Autillo de Koepcke, Autillo del Balsas, Autillo de manglar.

Native Range — 4 Countries

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Genus Megascops — 20 Species

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Autillo californiano
Megascops kennicottii
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Autillo capirotado
Megascops atricapilla
LC 🐾
Autillo de Koepcke
Megascops koepckeae
LC 🐾
Autillo del Balsas
Megascops seductus
LC 🐾
Autillo de manglar
Megascops cooperi
LC 🐾
Autillo de Marshall
Megascops marshalli
NT 🐾
Autillo de Roraima
Megascops roraimae
LC 🐾
Autillo de Santa Catarina
Megascops sanctaecatarinae
LC 🐾
Autillo fresco
Megascops hoyi
LC 🐾
Autillo puertorriqueño
Megascops nudipes
LC 🐾
Autillo Roborado (Peruano)
Megascops roboratus
LC 🐾
Autillo Rojizo
Megascops ingens
LC 🐾
Autillo serrano
Megascops clarkii
LC 🐾
Autillo Ventrileonado
Megascops watsonii
LC 🐾
Autillo vermiculado
Megascops vermiculatus
LC 🐾
Autillo Vermiculado
Megascops guatemalae
LC
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Currucutú Canela
Megascops petersoni
LC
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Currucutú Colombiano
Megascops colombianus
NT 🐾
currucutú común
Megascops choliba
LC 🐾
currucutú gorgiblanco
Megascops albogularis
LC
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