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UC IUCN · LC · Least Concern Strigiformes Strigidae

Whiskered Screech Owl

Megascops trichopsis

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Illustration · not to scale

Body Mass
88.3 g
Diet
Invertebrates
Migration
Resident

⚔️ Ecological Combat Rationale

ATK 117

Apex raptor equipped with razor-sharp talons and curved beak, applying devastating dive kinetic energy (ATK 117).

DEF 72

Dense plumage insulation and vigilant aerial positioning reducing ground strike vulnerability (DEF 72).

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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

Ryan Douglas · Sources & credits

🌍 Range & Habitat

Distribution: North America & Middle America: Southeastern Arizona to North-central Nicaragua Habitat: Forest & Woodland
3 · Subspecies & regional ranges
  • Megascops trichopsis aspersus

    se Arizona (sw USA) and n Mexico

  • Megascops trichopsis trichopsis

    c Mexico

  • Megascops trichopsis mesamericanus

    se Mexico to nc Nicaragua

IOC World Bird List 15.2 ↗

Frequently asked questions

What is its scientific name?

Megascops trichopsis

Which family does it belong to?

Owls (Strigidae)

Where is it found?

North America & Middle America: Southeastern Arizona to North-central Nicaragua

Sources & credits

📖 Open Full Article on Wikipedia

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