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Balsas Screech-owl

Megascops seductus

Least Concern
กว้างปีก
34.8 cm
น้ำหนัก
160.75 g
วงศ์ตระกูล
Strigidae
อันดับ
Strigiformes

The Balsas Screech-owl (Megascops seductus) is a bird species in the family Strigidae (true owls), within the order Strigiformes (owls). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 34.8 cm and a weight of 160.8 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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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
กว้างปีก 34.8 cm 13.7 in
น้ำหนัก 160.75 g 5.67 oz

Habitat & Range

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Least Concern
IUCN Red List

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Nest type: CV.

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Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
อันดับ Strigiformes (Owls)
วงศ์ตระกูล Strigidae (True Owls)
Genus Megascops
ชนิดพันธุ์ Megascops seductus

Distribution

Balsas Screech-owl has been recorded in 1 countries.

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External Databases

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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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