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Petit-duc maculé

Megascops asio

Least Concern

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

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (animal)
Phylum
Chordata (Chordates)
Class
Aves (oiseau)
Order
Strigiformes (Owls)
Family
Strigidae (True Owls)
Genus
Megascops
Species
Megascops asio (Petit-duc maculé)

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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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 maculé?
The scientific name of Petit-duc maculé is Megascops asio. It belongs to the genus Megascops.
What is the conservation status of Petit-duc maculé?
Petit-duc maculé (Megascops asio) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Petit-duc maculé live?
Petit-duc maculé is found in Distributed across Norway and United States.. Countries include Norway, United States.
What family does Petit-duc maculé belong to?
Petit-duc maculé (Megascops asio) belongs to the genus Megascops, which is part of the taxonomic family Strigidae.
Is Petit-duc maculé endangered?
No, Petit-duc maculé (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 Petit-duc maculé belong to?
Petit-duc maculé (Megascops asio) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (animal).
What are the closest relatives of Petit-duc maculé?
The closest relatives of Petit-duc maculé 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 — 2 Countries

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Genus Megascops — 20 Species

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Petit-duc à aigrettes longues
Megascops sanctaecatarinae
LC 🐾
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 🐾
Petit-duc de Peterson
Megascops petersoni
LC 🐾
Petit-duc de Porto Rico
Megascops nudipes
LC 🐾
Petit-duc de Roraima
Megascops roraimae
LC 🐾
Petit-duc de Salvin
Megascops ingens
LC 🐾
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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