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Santa Marta Screech-owl
Megascops gilesi
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Vulnerable
Envergadura
32,6 cm
Peso
132,0 g
Familia
Strigidae
Orden
Strigiformes
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 32,6 cm | 12.8 in |
| Peso | 132,0 g | 4.66 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservación
Vulnerable
IUCN Red List
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Strigiformes (Búhos) |
| Familia | Strigidae (Búhos Verdaderos) |
| Genus | Megascops |
| Especies | Megascops gilesi |
Distribution
Santa Marta Screech-owl has been recorded in 2 countries.
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Presente
Not recorded
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External Databases
Preguntas frecuentes
Is the Santa Marta Screech-owl endangered?
The Santa Marta Screech-owl has a conservation status of Vulnerable.
How big is the Santa Marta Screech-owl?
The Santa Marta Screech-owl has a wingspan of 32.6 cm, weight of 132.0 g.
What order and family does the Santa Marta Screech-owl belong to?
The Santa Marta Screech-owl (Megascops gilesi) belongs to the order Strigiformes and the family Strigidae.
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