Black-capped Screech-owl
Megascops atricapilla
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The Black-capped Screech-owl is a small, nocturnal owl of Atlantic Forest in southeastern South America, with distinctive ear tufts, a black-bordered facial disc, and cryptic brown-streaked plumage. It inhabits the forest understory and edges of humid forests in Brazil, Argentina, and Paraguay. It feeds on large insects, small mammals, and other small vertebrates at night.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 34.2 cm | 13.5 in |
| Weight | 133.0 g | 4.69 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CV,O.
Clutch Size
2-3
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Strigiformes (Owls) |
| Family | Strigidae (True Owls) |
| Genus | Megascops |
| Species | Megascops atricapilla |
Distribution
Black-capped Screech-owl has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Strigidae family