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Petit-duc de Peterson

Megascops petersoni

Least Concern
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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

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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Petit-duc à aigrettes longues
Megascops sanctaecatarinae
Least Concern
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Petit-duc à gorge blanche
Megascops albogularis
Least Concern
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Petit-duc à mèches noires
Megascops atricapilla
Least Concern
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Petit-duc à moustaches
Megascops trichopsis
Least Concern
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Petit-duc bridé
Megascops barbarus
Least Concern
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Petit-duc choliba
Megascops choliba
Least Concern
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Petit-duc de Clark
Megascops clarkii
Least Concern
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Petit-duc de Colombie
Megascops colombianus
Near Threatened
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Petit-duc de Peterson?
The scientific name of Petit-duc de Peterson is Megascops petersoni. It belongs to the genus Megascops.
What is the conservation status of Petit-duc de Peterson?
Petit-duc de Peterson (Megascops petersoni) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Petit-duc de Peterson live?
Petit-duc de Peterson is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, Venezuela.
What family does Petit-duc de Peterson belong to?
Petit-duc de Peterson (Megascops petersoni) belongs to the genus Megascops, which is part of the taxonomic family Strigidae.
Is Petit-duc de Peterson endangered?
No, Petit-duc de Peterson (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 Petit-duc de Peterson belong to?
Petit-duc de Peterson (Megascops petersoni) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (animal).
What are the closest relatives of Petit-duc de Peterson?
The closest relatives of Petit-duc de Peterson in the genus Megascops include Petit-duc à aigrettes longues, Petit-duc à gorge blanche, Petit-duc à mèches noires, Petit-duc à moustaches, Petit-duc bridé.

Native Range — 4 Countries

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Genus Megascops — 20 Species

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Petit-duc à aigrettes longues
Megascops sanctaecatarinae
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Petit-duc à gorge blanche
Megascops albogularis
LC 🐾
Petit-duc à mèches noires
Megascops atricapilla
LC 🐾
Petit-duc à moustaches
Megascops trichopsis
LC 🐾
Petit-duc bridé
Megascops barbarus
LC 🐾
Petit-duc choliba
Megascops choliba
LC 🐾
Petit-duc de Clark
Megascops clarkii
LC 🐾
Petit-duc de Colombie
Megascops colombianus
NT 🐾
Petit-duc de Cooper
Megascops cooperi
LC 🐾
Petit-duc de Hoy
Megascops hoyi
LC 🐾
Petit-duc de Koepcke
Megascops koepckeae
LC 🐾
Petit-duc de Marshall
Megascops marshalli
NT
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Petit-duc de Peterson
Megascops petersoni
LC
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Petit-duc de Porto Rico
Megascops nudipes
LC 🐾
Petit-duc de Roraima
Megascops roraimae
LC 🐾
Petit-duc de Salvin
Megascops ingens
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Petit-duc des montagnes
Megascops kennicottii
LC 🐾
Petit-duc de Watson
Megascops watsonii
LC 🐾
Petit-duc du Balsas
Megascops seductus
LC 🐾
Petit-duc du Chocó
Megascops centralis
LC
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