Bearded Screech-owl vs Siau Scops-owl
Megascops barbarus compared with Otus siaoensis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Bearded Screech-owl | Siau Scops-owl |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Megascops barbarus | Otus siaoensis |
| Order | Strigiformes | Strigiformes |
| Family | Strigidae | Strigidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Critically Endangered |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 27.2 cm (10.7 in) | 30.4 cm (12.0 in) |
| Weight | 67.25 g (2.37 oz) | 88.0 g (3.10 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 4-5 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Bearded Screech-owl
Critically Endangered
Siau Scops-owl
About These Birds
Bearded Screech-owl
The Bearded Screech-owl is a small owl found in the highland cloud forests of the Sierra Madre de Chiapas in Mexico and western Guatemala. It has brownish, cryptically patterned plumage with fine barring and elongated ear tufts. Like other screech-owls, it hunts small invertebrates and vertebrates at night in dense montane forest.