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Vermiculated Screech Owl

Megascops vermiculatus

Least Concern
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Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Found in Venezuela.

🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ムシクイコノハズク
Chinese 蟲紋鳴角鴞
Spanish Autillo vermiculado
French Petit-duc vermiculé
German Bänderkreischeule
Portuguese corujinha-manchada
Russian Центральноамериканская 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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동물
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척삭동물
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새
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올빼미목
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True Owls
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Megascops
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Vermiculated Screech Owl?
The scientific name of Vermiculated Screech Owl is Megascops vermiculatus. It belongs to the genus Megascops.
What is the conservation status of Vermiculated Screech Owl?
Vermiculated Screech Owl (Megascops vermiculatus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Vermiculated Screech Owl live?
Vermiculated Screech Owl is found in Found in Venezuela.. Countries include Venezuela.
What family does Vermiculated Screech Owl belong to?
Vermiculated Screech Owl (Megascops vermiculatus) belongs to the genus Megascops, which is part of the taxonomic family Strigidae.
Is Vermiculated Screech Owl endangered?
No, Vermiculated Screech Owl (Megascops vermiculatus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Vermiculated Screech Owl belong to?
Vermiculated Screech Owl (Megascops vermiculatus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (동물).
What are the closest relatives of Vermiculated Screech Owl?
The closest relatives of Vermiculated 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 — 1 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
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Montane Forest Screech-Owl
Megascops hoyi
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Roraiman Screech Owl
Megascops roraimae
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Western Screech-Owl
Megascops kennicottii
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Pacific Screech-Owl
Megascops cooperi
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Peruvian Screech-Owl
Megascops roboratus
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Puerto Rican Screech-Owl
Megascops nudipes
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Rufescent Screech-Owl
Megascops ingens
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Bare-shanked Screech-Owl
Megascops clarkii
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Tawny-bellied Screech-Owl
Megascops watsonii
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Black-capped Screech-Owl
Megascops atricapilla
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Tropical Screech-Owl
Megascops choliba
LC
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