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C IUCN · LC · Least Concern Strigiformes Strigidae

Rufescent Screech Owl

Megascops ingens

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Illustration · not to scale

Body length
25–28 cm
Body Mass
165.3 g
Diet
Invertebrates
Migration
Resident

⚔️ Ecological Combat Rationale

ATK 116

Apex raptor equipped with razor-sharp talons and curved beak, applying devastating dive kinetic energy (ATK 116).

DEF 74

Dense plumage insulation and vigilant aerial positioning reducing ground strike vulnerability (DEF 74).

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How to identify

Detailed field marks are not yet available. Use the linked sources to confirm an identification.

Similar species

Species-specific comparison notes are not yet available. Related birds below are not necessarily lookalikes.

Calls & songs

Niels Krabbe · Sources & credits

🌍 Range & Habitat

Distribution: South America: Venezuela & Western Colombia to Bolivia Habitat: Forest & Woodland
3 · Subspecies & regional ranges
  • Megascops ingens venezuelanus

    n Colombia and nw Venezuela

  • Megascops ingens ingens

    n Ecuador to c Bolivia

  • Megascops ingens colombianus

    w Colombia to n Peru

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Frequently asked questions

What is its scientific name?

Megascops ingens

Which family does it belong to?

Owls (Strigidae)

Where is it found?

South America: Venezuela & Western Colombia to Bolivia

Sources & credits

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