Black-capped Screech-owl vs Ochre-bellied Boobook
Megascops atricapilla compared with Ninox ochracea
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black-capped Screech-owl | Ochre-bellied Boobook |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Megascops atricapilla | Ninox ochracea |
| Order | Strigiformes | Strigiformes |
| Family | Strigidae | Strigidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 34.2 cm (13.5 in) | 37.7 cm (14.8 in) |
| Weight | 133.0 g (4.69 oz) | 99.0 g (3.49 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-3 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Black-capped Screech-owl
Near Threatened
Ochre-bellied Boobook
About These Birds
Black-capped Screech-owl
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.