Balsas Screech-owl
Megascops seductus
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The Balsas Screech-owl is a small owl found in dry forest and scrub in the Balsas River drainage of southwestern Mexico, weighing about 160.75g with a wingspan of 34.8cm. Like other screech-owls it is nocturnal and hunts insects, small vertebrates, and invertebrates. Its cryptic plumage provides excellent camouflage against tree bark.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| طول الجناح | 34,8 cm | 13.7 in |
| الوزن | 160,75 g | 5.67 oz |
Habitat & Range
حالة الحفاظ
السلوك والتكاثر
التعشيش
Nest type: CV.
عدد البيض في الوضع
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التصنيف
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| الرتبة | Strigiformes (Owls) |
| الفصيلة | Strigidae (True Owls) |
| Genus | Megascops |
| الأنواع | Megascops seductus |
Distribution
Balsas Screech-owl has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Strigidae family