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Tawny-bellied Screech-Owl

Megascops watsonii

Least Concern

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 (동물)
Phylum
Chordata (척삭동물)
Class
Aves (새)
Order
Strigiformes (올빼미목)
Family
Strigidae (True Owls)
Genus
Megascops
Species
Megascops watsonii (Tawny-bellied Screech-Owl)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese チャバラオオコノハズク
Chinese 茶腹角鸮
Spanish Autillo Ventrileonado
French Petit-duc de Watson
German Watsonkreischeule
Portuguese corujinha-orelhuda
Russian Буробрюхая 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 Tawny-bellied Screech-Owl?
The scientific name of Tawny-bellied Screech-Owl is Megascops watsonii. It belongs to the genus Megascops.
What is the conservation status of Tawny-bellied Screech-Owl?
Tawny-bellied Screech-Owl (Megascops watsonii) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Tawny-bellied Screech-Owl live?
Tawny-bellied Screech-Owl is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, Venezuela.
What family does Tawny-bellied Screech-Owl belong to?
Tawny-bellied Screech-Owl (Megascops watsonii) belongs to the genus Megascops, which is part of the taxonomic family Strigidae.
Is Tawny-bellied Screech-Owl endangered?
No, Tawny-bellied Screech-Owl (Megascops watsonii) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Tawny-bellied Screech-Owl belong to?
Tawny-bellied Screech-Owl (Megascops watsonii) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (동물).
What are the closest relatives of Tawny-bellied Screech-Owl?
The closest relatives of Tawny-bellied 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
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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
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Western Screech-Owl
Megascops kennicottii
LC 🐾
Pacific Screech-Owl
Megascops cooperi
LC 🐾
Peruvian Screech-Owl
Megascops roboratus
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Puerto Rican Screech-Owl
Megascops nudipes
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Rufescent Screech-Owl
Megascops ingens
LC 🐾
Bare-shanked Screech-Owl
Megascops clarkii
LC
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Tawny-bellied Screech-Owl
Megascops watsonii
LC
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Black-capped Screech-Owl
Megascops atricapilla
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Tropical Screech-Owl
Megascops choliba
LC
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