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Long-tufted Screech-Owl

Megascops sanctaecatarinae

Least Concern

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 sanctaecatarinae (Long-tufted Screech-Owl)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ミミナガオオコノハズク
Chinese 长簇角鸮
Spanish Autillo de Santa Catarina
French Petit-duc à aigrettes longues
German Langohr-Kreischeule
Portuguese corujinha-do-sul
Russian Хохлатая 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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Koepcke's Screech-Owl
Megascops koepckeae
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 Long-tufted Screech-Owl?
The scientific name of Long-tufted Screech-Owl is Megascops sanctaecatarinae. It belongs to the genus Megascops.
What is the conservation status of Long-tufted Screech-Owl?
Long-tufted Screech-Owl (Megascops sanctaecatarinae) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Long-tufted Screech-Owl live?
Long-tufted Screech-Owl is found in Found in Norway.. Countries include Norway.
What family does Long-tufted Screech-Owl belong to?
Long-tufted Screech-Owl (Megascops sanctaecatarinae) belongs to the genus Megascops, which is part of the taxonomic family Strigidae.
Is Long-tufted Screech-Owl endangered?
No, Long-tufted Screech-Owl (Megascops sanctaecatarinae) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Long-tufted Screech-Owl belong to?
Long-tufted Screech-Owl (Megascops sanctaecatarinae) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).
What are the closest relatives of Long-tufted Screech-Owl?
The closest relatives of Long-tufted 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
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Long-tufted Screech-Owl
Megascops sanctaecatarinae
LC
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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
LC 🐾
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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