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Roraiman Screech Owl

Megascops roraimae

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Colombia and Norway.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇨🇴 Colombia

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (hayvan)
Phylum
Chordata (Kordalılar)
Class
Aves (kuş)
Order
Strigiformes (Baykuş)
Family
Strigidae (True Owls)
Genus
Megascops
Species
Megascops roraimae (Roraiman Screech Owl)

Names in Other Languages

Chinese 委内瑞拉角鸮
Spanish Autillo de Roraima
French Petit-duc de Roraima
German Roraima-Kreischeule
Russian Совка Рорейма

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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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Roraiman Screech Owl?
The scientific name of Roraiman Screech Owl is Megascops roraimae. It belongs to the genus Megascops.
What is the conservation status of Roraiman Screech Owl?
Roraiman Screech Owl (Megascops roraimae) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Roraiman Screech Owl live?
Roraiman Screech Owl is found in Distributed across Colombia and Norway.. Countries include Colombia, Norway.
What family does Roraiman Screech Owl belong to?
Roraiman Screech Owl (Megascops roraimae) belongs to the genus Megascops, which is part of the taxonomic family Strigidae.
Is Roraiman Screech Owl endangered?
No, Roraiman Screech Owl (Megascops roraimae) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Roraiman Screech Owl belong to?
Roraiman Screech Owl (Megascops roraimae) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (hayvan).
What are the closest relatives of Roraiman Screech Owl?
The closest relatives of Roraiman 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
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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
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Roraiman Screech Owl
Megascops roraimae
LC
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Western Screech-Owl
Megascops kennicottii
LC 🐾
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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