Black-capped Screech-owl
Megascops atricapilla
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<birdfyi-bird slug="megascops-atricapilla"></birdfyi-bird>The Black-capped Screech-owl (Megascops atricapilla) is a bird species in the family Strigidae (true owls), within the order Strigiformes (owls). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 34.2 cm and a weight of 133 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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The Black-capped Screech-owl is a small, nocturnal owl of Atlantic Forest in southeastern South America, with distinctive ear tufts, a black-bordered facial disc, and cryptic brown-streaked plumage. It inhabits the forest understory and edges of humid forests in Brazil, Argentina, and Paraguay. It feeds on large insects, small mammals, and other small vertebrates at night.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| पंखों का फैलाव | 34.2 cm | 13.5 in |
| वजन | 133.0 g | 4.69 oz |
Habitat & Range
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Nest type: CV,O.
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वर्गिकी
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| गण | Strigiformes (Owls) |
| कुल | Strigidae (True Owls) |
| Genus | Megascops |
| प्रजातियां | Megascops atricapilla |
Distribution
Black-capped Screech-owl has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Strigidae family