About the Montane Forest Screech-Owl
The Yungas screech owl, also known as montane forest screech-owl and Hoy's screech owl, is a species of owl in the family Strigidae. It is found in Argentina and Bolivia.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Strigiformes |
| Family | Owls (Strigidae) |
| Species | Megascops hoyi |
| Species Codes | mofsco1, YUSO, MFSO, YSOW |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Montane Forest Screech-Owl belong to?
The Montane Forest Screech-Owl (Megascops hoyi) belongs to the Owls family (Strigidae), in the order Strigiformes.
How can I identify the Montane Forest Screech-Owl?
The Yungas screech owl, also known as montane forest screech-owl and Hoy's screech owl, is a species of owl in the family Strigidae. It is found in Argentina and Bolivia....
Where can I report a Montane Forest Screech-Owl sighting?
You can log sightings of Montane Forest Screech-Owl on eBird (ebird.org) using species code mofsco1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Strigiformes
Order
228
Species in Family
21
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