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Western Screech-owl
Megascops kennicottii
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Least Concern
Envergadura
35,4 cm
Peso
174,3166666666667 g
Família
Strigidae
Ordem
Strigiformes
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 35,4 cm | 13.9 in |
| Peso | 174,3166666666667 g | 6.15 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservação
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Comportamento e reprodução
Nidificação
Nest type: CR,CV,O. Incubation: 26 days. Fledging: 28 days.
Tamanho da postura
3-7
Taxonomia
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordem | Strigiformes (Owls) |
| Família | Strigidae (True Owls) |
| Genus | Megascops |
| Espécies | Megascops kennicottii |
Distribution
Western Screech-owl has been recorded in 2 countries.
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Presente
Not recorded
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External Databases
Perguntas frequentes
Is the Western Screech-owl endangered?
The Western Screech-owl has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Western Screech-owl nest?
Nest type: CR,CV,O. Incubation: 26 days. Fledging: 28 days.
How big is the Western Screech-owl?
The Western Screech-owl has a wingspan of 35.4 cm, weight of 174.3166666666667 g.
What order and family does the Western Screech-owl belong to?
The Western Screech-owl (Megascops kennicottii) belongs to the order Strigiformes and the family Strigidae.
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