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Tecolote oriental

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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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 Tecolote oriental?
The scientific name of Tecolote oriental is Megascops asio. It belongs to the genus Megascops.
What is the conservation status of Tecolote oriental?
Tecolote oriental (Megascops asio) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Tecolote oriental live?
Tecolote oriental is found in Distributed across Norway and United States.. Countries include Norway, United States.
What family does Tecolote oriental belong to?
Tecolote oriental (Megascops asio) belongs to the genus Megascops, which is part of the taxonomic family Strigidae.
Is Tecolote oriental endangered?
No, Tecolote oriental (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 Tecolote oriental belong to?
Tecolote oriental (Megascops asio) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Tecolote oriental?
The closest relatives of Tecolote oriental in the genus Megascops include Autillo californiano, Autillo capirotado, Autillo de Koepcke, Autillo del Balsas, Autillo de manglar.

Native Range — 2 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
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Autillo de Koepcke
Megascops koepckeae
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Autillo del Balsas
Megascops seductus
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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
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Autillo serrano
Megascops clarkii
LC 🐾
Autillo Ventrileonado
Megascops watsonii
LC 🐾
Autillo vermiculado
Megascops vermiculatus
LC 🐾
Autillo Vermiculado
Megascops guatemalae
LC 🐾
Currucutú Canela
Megascops petersoni
LC 🐾
Currucutú Colombiano
Megascops colombianus
NT 🐾
currucutú común
Megascops choliba
LC 🐾
currucutú gorgiblanco
Megascops albogularis
LC
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