About the Bare-shanked Screech-Owl
The bare-shanked screech owl is a species of owl in the family Strigidae. It is a large owl that feeds at night in forests and lives in a family size group, even during breeding season. The owl's range is only in Costa Rica, Panama, and far northwestern Colombia. The owl preys on large insects, shrews, and small rodents.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Strigiformes |
| Family | Owls (Strigidae) |
| Species | Megascops clarkii |
| Species Codes | bssowl, BSSO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Bare-shanked Screech-Owl belong to?
The Bare-shanked Screech-Owl (Megascops clarkii) belongs to the Owls family (Strigidae), in the order Strigiformes.
How can I identify the Bare-shanked Screech-Owl?
The bare-shanked screech owl is a species of owl in the family Strigidae. It is a large owl that feeds at night in forests and lives in a family size group, even during breeding season. The owl's range is only in Costa Rica, Panama, and far northwestern Colombia. The owl preys on large insects, shre...
Where can I report a Bare-shanked Screech-Owl sighting?
You can log sightings of Bare-shanked Screech-Owl on eBird (ebird.org) using species code bssowl, or on iNaturalist.
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