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Tawny-bellied Screech-owl
Megascops watsonii
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Least Concern
Envergure
33,1 cm
Poids
143,0 g
Famille
Strigidae
Ordre
Strigiformes
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 33,1 cm | 13.0 in |
| Poids | 143,0 g | 5.04 oz |
Habitat & Range
Statut de conservation
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: CV.
Taille de la couvée
2
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Strigiformes (Owls) |
| Famille | Strigidae (True Owls) |
| Genus | Megascops |
| Espèces | Megascops watsonii |
Distribution
Tawny-bellied Screech-owl has been recorded in 4 countries.
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Présent
Not recorded
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Foire aux questions
Is the Tawny-bellied Screech-owl endangered?
The Tawny-bellied Screech-owl has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Tawny-bellied Screech-owl nest?
Nest type: CV.
How big is the Tawny-bellied Screech-owl?
The Tawny-bellied Screech-owl has a wingspan of 33.1 cm, weight of 143.0 g.
What order and family does the Tawny-bellied Screech-owl belong to?
The Tawny-bellied Screech-owl (Megascops watsonii) belongs to the order Strigiformes and the family Strigidae.
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