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Black-capped Screech-Owl

Megascops atricapilla

Least Concern

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The Black-capped Screech-Owl (Megascops atricapilla) 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 atricapilla (Black-capped Screech-Owl)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ズグロオオコノハズク

Chinese 長簇鳴角鴞

Spanish Autillo capirotado

French Petit-duc à mèches noires

German Kappenkreischeule

Portuguese corujinha-sapo

Russian Черношапочная совка

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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

Long-tufted Screech-Owl

Megascops sanctaecatarinae

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Black-capped Screech-Owl?

The scientific name of Black-capped Screech-Owl is Megascops atricapilla. It belongs to the genus Megascops.

What is the conservation status of Black-capped Screech-Owl?

Black-capped Screech-Owl (Megascops atricapilla) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Black-capped Screech-Owl live?

Black-capped Screech-Owl is found in Found in Norway.. Countries include Norway.

What family does Black-capped Screech-Owl belong to?

Black-capped Screech-Owl (Megascops atricapilla) belongs to the genus Megascops, which is part of the taxonomic family Strigidae.

Is Black-capped Screech-Owl endangered?

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

What kingdom does Black-capped Screech-Owl belong to?

Black-capped Screech-Owl (Megascops atricapilla) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).

What are the closest relatives of Black-capped Screech-Owl?

The closest relatives of Black-capped 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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