About the Bearded Screech-Owl
The bearded screech owl or Santa Barbara screech owl is a small "typical owl" in subfamily Striginae. It is found in Guatemala and Mexico.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Strigiformes |
| Family | Owls (Strigidae) |
| Species | Megascops barbarus |
| Species Codes | besowl, BESO, BSOW |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Bearded Screech-Owl belong to?
The Bearded Screech-Owl (Megascops barbarus) belongs to the Owls family (Strigidae), in the order Strigiformes.
How can I identify the Bearded Screech-Owl?
The bearded screech owl or Santa Barbara screech owl is a small \"typical owl\" in subfamily Striginae. It is found in Guatemala and Mexico....
Where can I report a Bearded Screech-Owl sighting?
You can log sightings of Bearded Screech-Owl on eBird (ebird.org) using species code besowl, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Strigiformes
Order
228
Species in Family
38
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