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- Megascops colombianus
Otus colombianus
Identification
Distribution
South America: found from Colombia to Ecuador (western side of the Andes).
Taxonomy
This is a monotypic species[1].
This and almost all Screech Owls in the Americas have previously been considered to belong in the same genus (Otus) as the European and Asian Scops-Owls, but a reassignment to Megascops have been accepted by among other authorities, the American Ornithologists' Union.
Colombian Screech Owl has previously been considered to be a subspecies of Rufescent Screech Owl (Megascops ingens).
Habitat
Cloud forest and pastures.
Behaviour
This is a resident and strictly nocturnal species. Habits need further study.
References
- Clements, JF. 2010. The Clements Checklist of Birds of the World. 6th ed., with updates to December 2010. Ithaca: Cornell Univ. Press. ISBN 978-0801445019. Spreadsheet available at http://www.birds.cornell.edu/clementschecklist/Clements%206.5.xls/view
Recommended Citation
- BirdForum Opus contributors. (2024) Colombian Screech Owl. In: BirdForum, the forum for wild birds and birding. Retrieved 27 April 2024 from https://www.birdforum.net/opus/Colombian_Screech_Owl
