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桂紅鳴角鴞 (Cinnamon Screech-Owl)

Megascops petersoni

Least Concern

About

The Cinnamon Screech-Owl (Megascops petersoni) 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.

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (动物界)
Phylum
Chordata (脊索动物门)
Class
Aves (鳥綱)
Order
Strigiformes (鸮形目)
Family
Strigidae (True Owls)
Genus
Megascops
Species
Megascops petersoni (桂紅鳴角鴞)

Names in Other Languages

Chinese 桂紅鳴角鴞
Spanish Currucutú Canela
French Petit-duc de Peterson
German Zimtkreischeule
Russian Коричневая совка

Similar Species in Megascops

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东美角鸮
Megascops asio
Least Concern
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中美角鸮
Megascops guatemalae
Least Concern
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乔科角鸮
Megascops centralis
Least Concern
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哥伦比亚角鸮
Megascops colombianus
Near Threatened
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大鳴角鴞
Megascops ingens
Least Concern
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太平洋角鸮
Megascops cooperi
Least Concern
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委内瑞拉角鸮
Megascops roraimae
Least Concern
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巴尔萨斯角鸮
Megascops seductus
Least Concern
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Phylum
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鳥綱
Class
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鸮形目
Order
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Family
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Megascops
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of 桂紅鳴角鴞?
The scientific name of 桂紅鳴角鴞 is Megascops petersoni. It belongs to the genus Megascops.
What is the conservation status of 桂紅鳴角鴞?
桂紅鳴角鴞 (Megascops petersoni) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does 桂紅鳴角鴞 live?
桂紅鳴角鴞 is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, Venezuela.
What family does 桂紅鳴角鴞 belong to?
桂紅鳴角鴞 (Megascops petersoni) belongs to the genus Megascops, which is part of the taxonomic family Strigidae.
Is 桂紅鳴角鴞 endangered?
No, 桂紅鳴角鴞 (Megascops petersoni) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does 桂紅鳴角鴞 belong to?
桂紅鳴角鴞 (Megascops petersoni) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (动物界).
What are the closest relatives of 桂紅鳴角鴞?
The closest relatives of 桂紅鳴角鴞 in the genus Megascops include 东美角鸮, 中美角鸮, 乔科角鸮, 哥伦比亚角鸮, 大鳴角鴞.

Native Range — 4 Countries

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Genus Megascops — 20 Species

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东美角鸮
Megascops asio
LC 🐾
中美角鸮
Megascops guatemalae
LC 🐾
乔科角鸮
Megascops centralis
LC 🐾
哥伦比亚角鸮
Megascops colombianus
NT 🐾
大鳴角鴞
Megascops ingens
LC 🐾
太平洋角鸮
Megascops cooperi
LC 🐾
委内瑞拉角鸮
Megascops roraimae
LC 🐾
巴尔萨斯角鸮
Megascops seductus
LC 🐾
庫柏克氏鳴角鴞
Megascops koepckeae
LC
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桂紅鳴角鴞
Megascops petersoni
LC
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欉鳴角鴞
Megascops hoyi
LC 🐾
热带角鸮
Megascops choliba
LC 🐾
猛鳴角鴞
Megascops roboratus
LC 🐾
珠眉角鴞
Megascops nudipes
LC 🐾
白喉角鴞
Megascops albogularis
LC 🐾
秘鲁林角鸮
Megascops marshalli
NT 🐾
茶腹角鸮
Megascops watsonii
LC 🐾
蟲紋鳴角鴞
Megascops vermiculatus
LC 🐾
裸胫角鸮
Megascops clarkii
LC 🐾
西方鳴角鴞
Megascops kennicottii
LC
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