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Balsas Screech-owl

Megascops seductus

Least Concern
Envergure
34,8 cm
Poids
160,75 g
Famille
Strigidae
Ordre
Strigiformes

À propos

The Balsas Screech-owl is a small owl found in dry forest and scrub in the Balsas River drainage of southwestern Mexico, weighing about 160.75g with a wingspan of 34.8cm. Like other screech-owls it is nocturnal and hunts insects, small vertebrates, and invertebrates. Its cryptic plumage provides excellent camouflage against tree bark.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergure 34,8 cm 13.7 in
Poids 160,75 g 5.67 oz

Habitat & Range

Statut de conservation

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportement et reproduction

Nidification

Nest type: CV.

Taille de la couvée

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Taxonomie

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordre Strigiformes (Owls)
Famille Strigidae (True Owls)
Genus Megascops
Espèces Megascops seductus

Distribution

Balsas Screech-owl has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Présent Not recorded
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Foire aux questions

Is the Balsas Screech-owl endangered?
The Balsas Screech-owl has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Balsas Screech-owl nest?
Nest type: CV.
How big is the Balsas Screech-owl?
The Balsas Screech-owl has a wingspan of 34.8 cm, weight of 160.75 g.
What order and family does the Balsas Screech-owl belong to?
The Balsas Screech-owl (Megascops seductus) belongs to the order Strigiformes and the family Strigidae.

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