Screech owl facts for kids

Screech owls or screech-owls are typical owls (Strigidae) belonging to the genus Megascops. Twenty-four living species are known currently. New ones are frequently found and unknown ones are still being discovered on a regular basis, especially in the Andes.

Screech owls are not seen in the Americas. Some species formerly placed with them are nowadays considered more distinct. The common name "screech owl" is sometimes used for the not closely related barn owl as well.

Images for kids

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  Long-tufted screech owl (Megascops sanctaecatarinae)

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  Pacific screech owl (Megascops cooperi)

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  Bare-shanked screech owl (Megascops clarkii)

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  Western screech owl (Megascops kennicottii)

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  Rufous- and grey-morph individuals of the tropical screech owl (Megascops choliba)

See also

In Spanish: Megascops para niños