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Cloud-forest Screech-owl
Megascops marshalli
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Near Threatened
Wingspan
32.4 cm
Weight
100.33333333333333 g
Family
Strigidae
Order
Strigiformes
The Cloud-forest Screech-owl (Megascops marshalli) is a bird species in the family Strigidae (true owls), within the order Strigiformes (owls). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 32.4 cm and a weight of 100.3 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Near Threatened.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 32.4 cm | 12.8 in |
| Weight | 100.33333333333333 g | 3.54 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Near Threatened
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CV.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Strigiformes (Owls) |
| Family | Strigidae (True Owls) |
| Genus | Megascops |
| Species | Megascops marshalli |
Distribution
Cloud-forest Screech-owl has been recorded in 1 countries.
Present
Not recorded
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External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Cloud-forest Screech-owl endangered?
The Cloud-forest Screech-owl has a conservation status of Near Threatened.
How does the Cloud-forest Screech-owl nest?
Nest type: CV.
How big is the Cloud-forest Screech-owl?
The Cloud-forest Screech-owl has a wingspan of 32.4 cm, weight of 100.33333333333333 g.
What order and family does the Cloud-forest Screech-owl belong to?
The Cloud-forest Screech-owl (Megascops marshalli) belongs to the order Strigiformes and the family Strigidae.
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