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Western Screech-Owl

Megascops kennicottii

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Belgium and Norway.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇧🇪 Belgium

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 kennicottii (Western Screech-Owl)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ニシアメリカオオコノハズク
Chinese 西方鳴角鴞
Spanish Autillo californiano
French Petit-duc des montagnes
German Westkreischeule
Portuguese coruja-das-torres-do-oeste
Russian Западная малая ушастая 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
View all species in Megascops →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Western Screech-Owl?
The scientific name of Western Screech-Owl is Megascops kennicottii. It belongs to the genus Megascops.
What is the conservation status of Western Screech-Owl?
Western Screech-Owl (Megascops kennicottii) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Western Screech-Owl live?
Western Screech-Owl is found in Distributed across Belgium and Norway.. Countries include Belgium, Norway.
What family does Western Screech-Owl belong to?
Western Screech-Owl (Megascops kennicottii) belongs to the genus Megascops, which is part of the taxonomic family Strigidae.
Is Western Screech-Owl endangered?
No, Western Screech-Owl (Megascops kennicottii) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Western Screech-Owl belong to?
Western Screech-Owl (Megascops kennicottii) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).
What are the closest relatives of Western Screech-Owl?
The closest relatives of Western 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 — 2 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
LC
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Western Screech-Owl
Megascops kennicottii
LC
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Pacific Screech-Owl
Megascops cooperi
LC 🐾
Peruvian Screech-Owl
Megascops roboratus
LC 🐾
Puerto Rican Screech-Owl
Megascops nudipes
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Rufescent Screech-Owl
Megascops ingens
LC 🐾
Bare-shanked Screech-Owl
Megascops clarkii
LC 🐾
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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