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Tropical Screech-Owl

Megascops choliba

Least Concern

About

Tropical Screech-Owl (Megascops choliba) is classified as Least Concern (LC) on the IUCN Red List. Widespread and abundant across its range, with stable populations and no immediate conservation concerns.

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 (hewan)
Phylum
Chordata (Chordates)
Class
Aves (burung)
Order
Strigiformes (burung hantu)
Family
Strigidae (True Owls)
Genus
Megascops
Species
Megascops choliba (Tropical Screech-Owl)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese スピックスコノハズク
Chinese 热带角鸮
Spanish currucutú común
French Petit-duc choliba
German Cholibakreischeule
Portuguese corujinha-do-mato
Russian Южноамериканская совка

Similar Species in Megascops

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Bearded Screech-Owl
Megascops barbarus
Least Concern
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Cinnamon Screech-Owl
Megascops petersoni
Least Concern
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Cloud-forest Screech-Owl
Megascops marshalli
Near Threatened
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Colombian Screech-Owl
Megascops colombianus
Near Threatened
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White-throated Screech-Owl
Megascops albogularis
Least Concern
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Choco Screech Owl
Megascops centralis
Least Concern
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Long-tufted Screech-Owl
Megascops sanctaecatarinae
Least Concern
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Balsas Screech-Owl
Megascops seductus
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Tropical Screech-Owl?
The scientific name of Tropical Screech-Owl is Megascops choliba. It belongs to the genus Megascops.
What is the conservation status of Tropical Screech-Owl?
Tropical Screech-Owl (Megascops choliba) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Tropical Screech-Owl live?
Tropical Screech-Owl is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, Venezuela.
What family does Tropical Screech-Owl belong to?
Tropical Screech-Owl (Megascops choliba) belongs to the genus Megascops, which is part of the taxonomic family Strigidae.
Is Tropical Screech-Owl endangered?
No, Tropical Screech-Owl (Megascops choliba) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Tropical Screech-Owl belong to?
Tropical Screech-Owl (Megascops choliba) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (hewan).
What are the closest relatives of Tropical Screech-Owl?
The closest relatives of Tropical Screech-Owl in the genus Megascops include Balsas Screech-Owl, Bearded Screech-Owl, Cinnamon Screech-Owl, Cloud-forest Screech-Owl, Colombian Screech-Owl.

Native Range — 4 Countries

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Genus Megascops — 20 Species

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Balsas Screech-Owl
Megascops seductus
LC 🐾
Bearded Screech-Owl
Megascops barbarus
LC 🐾
Cinnamon Screech-Owl
Megascops petersoni
LC 🐾
Cloud-forest Screech-Owl
Megascops marshalli
NT 🐾
Colombian Screech-Owl
Megascops colombianus
NT 🐾
White-throated Screech-Owl
Megascops albogularis
LC 🐾
Choco Screech Owl
Megascops centralis
LC 🐾
Long-tufted Screech-Owl
Megascops sanctaecatarinae
LC 🐾
Koepcke's Screech-Owl
Megascops koepckeae
LC 🐾
Montane Forest Screech-Owl
Megascops hoyi
LC 🐾
Roraiman Screech Owl
Megascops roraimae
LC 🐾
Western Screech-Owl
Megascops kennicottii
LC 🐾
Pacific Screech-Owl
Megascops cooperi
LC 🐾
Peruvian Screech-Owl
Megascops roboratus
LC 🐾
Puerto Rican Screech-Owl
Megascops nudipes
LC 🐾
Rufescent Screech-Owl
Megascops ingens
LC 🐾
Bare-shanked Screech-Owl
Megascops clarkii
LC 🐾
Tawny-bellied Screech-Owl
Megascops watsonii
LC 🐾
Black-capped Screech-Owl
Megascops atricapilla
LC
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Tropical Screech-Owl
Megascops choliba
LC
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