About the Tawny-bellied Screech-Owl
The tawny-bellied screech owl is a species of owl in the family Strigidae. It is found in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Peru, Suriname, and Venezuela.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Strigiformes |
| Family | Owls (Strigidae) |
| Species | Megascops watsonii |
| Species Codes | tabsco1, TBSO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Tawny-bellied Screech-Owl belong to?
The Tawny-bellied Screech-Owl (Megascops watsonii) belongs to the Owls family (Strigidae), in the order Strigiformes.
How can I identify the Tawny-bellied Screech-Owl?
The tawny-bellied screech owl is a species of owl in the family Strigidae. It is found in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Peru, Suriname, and Venezuela....
Where can I report a Tawny-bellied Screech-Owl sighting?
You can log sightings of Tawny-bellied Screech-Owl on eBird (ebird.org) using species code tabsco1, or on iNaturalist.
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More Birds in Order Strigiformes
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Quick Stats
Strigiformes
Order
228
Species in Family
358
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