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Bearded Screech-Owl

Megascops barbarus

Least Concern

About

The Bearded Screech-Owl (Megascops barbarus) 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.

Found in Norway.

🇳🇴 Norway

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (สัตว์)

Phylum

Chordata (สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)

Class

Aves (นก)

Order

Strigiformes (นกเค้าแมว)

Family

Strigidae (True Owls)

Genus

Megascops

Species

Megascops barbarus (Bearded Screech-Owl)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ヒゲオオコノハズク

Chinese 须角鸮

Spanish Tecolote barbudo

French Petit-duc bridé

German Tropfenkreischeule

Russian Бородатая совка

Similar Species in Megascops

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

Long-tufted Screech-Owl

Megascops sanctaecatarinae

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Bearded Screech-Owl?

The scientific name of Bearded Screech-Owl is Megascops barbarus. It belongs to the genus Megascops.

What is the conservation status of Bearded Screech-Owl?

Bearded Screech-Owl (Megascops barbarus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Bearded Screech-Owl live?

Bearded Screech-Owl is found in Found in Norway.. Countries include Norway.

What family does Bearded Screech-Owl belong to?

Bearded Screech-Owl (Megascops barbarus) belongs to the genus Megascops, which is part of the taxonomic family Strigidae.

Is Bearded Screech-Owl endangered?

No, Bearded Screech-Owl (Megascops barbarus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Bearded Screech-Owl belong to?

Bearded Screech-Owl (Megascops barbarus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).

What are the closest relatives of Bearded Screech-Owl?

The closest relatives of Bearded Screech-Owl in the genus Megascops include Balsas Screech-Owl, Cinnamon Screech-Owl, Cloud-forest Screech-Owl, Colombian Screech-Owl, White-throated Screech-Owl.