Bare-shanked Screech-owl vs Ochre-bellied Boobook
Megascops clarkii compared with Ninox ochracea
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Bare-shanked Screech-owl | Ochre-bellied Boobook |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Megascops clarkii | Ninox ochracea |
| Order | Strigiformes | Strigiformes |
| Family | Strigidae | Strigidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 36.2 cm (14.3 in) | 37.7 cm (14.8 in) |
| Weight | 155.8 g (5.50 oz) | 99.0 g (3.49 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Bare-shanked Screech-owl
Near Threatened
Ochre-bellied Boobook
About These Birds
Bare-shanked Screech-owl
The Bare-shanked Screech-owl is a medium-sized owl of the family Strigidae found in montane forests of Costa Rica and western Panama. Weighing about 155.8g with a wingspan of 36.2cm, it is characterized by its unfeathered tarsi. It is nocturnal and hunts insects, small vertebrates, and invertebrates in highland forest habitats.