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;[[:Category:Megascops|Megascops]] koepckeae | ;[[:Category:Megascops|Megascops]] koepckeae | ||
''Otus koepckeae'' | ''Otus koepckeae'' | ||
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==Identification== | ==Identification== | ||
Dark grey with short ear tufts. Eyes are yellow. | Dark grey with short ear tufts. Eyes are yellow. | ||
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Two separate populations in [[Peru]] and [[Bolivia]]; however, a recent report doubts that it occurs in Bolivia<sup>[[#References|[2]]]</sup>. | Two separate populations in [[Peru]] and [[Bolivia]]; however, a recent report doubts that it occurs in Bolivia<sup>[[#References|[2]]]</sup>. | ||
==Taxonomy== | ==Taxonomy== | ||
| − | This and almost all Screech Owls in the Americas have previously been considered to belong in the same genus (''[[:Category:Otus|Otus]]'') as the European and Asian Scops-Owls, but a reassignment to Megascops have been accepted by among other authorities, the American Ornithologists' Union. | + | This and almost all Screech-Owls in the Americas have previously been considered to belong in the same genus (''[[:Category:Otus|Otus]]'') as the European and Asian Scops-Owls, but a reassignment to Megascops have been accepted by among other authorities, the American Ornithologists' Union. |
====Subspecies==== | ====Subspecies==== | ||
There are 2 subspecies<sup>[[#References|[1]]]</sup>: | There are 2 subspecies<sup>[[#References|[1]]]</sup>: | ||
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:*West slope of Andes of [[Peru]] from Lambayeque to Lima, and Marañón valley in Amazonas | :*West slope of Andes of [[Peru]] from Lambayeque to Lima, and Marañón valley in Amazonas | ||
*''M. k. hockingi'': | *''M. k. hockingi'': | ||
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==Habitat== | ==Habitat== | ||
Occurs in woodland at high elevation from temperate zone and above up to 4500 m [[Dictionary A-C#A|asl]]. Polylepis is one of the woodland types containing this owl. | Occurs in woodland at high elevation from temperate zone and above up to 4500 m [[Dictionary A-C#A|asl]]. Polylepis is one of the woodland types containing this owl. | ||
==Behaviour== | ==Behaviour== | ||
Nocturnal, roosting during the day. Habits are poorly known. | Nocturnal, roosting during the day. Habits are poorly known. | ||
| + | ==Gallery== | ||
| + | Click on photo for larger image | ||
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| + | File:Koepecks owlantshrike 1.jpg|Photo © by {{user|antshrike69|antshrike69}}<br />Northern [[Peru]]<!--EDITORS: this image does not appear in the Gallery-->]] | ||
| + | Image:Koepeckesowlantshrike2.jpg|Photo © by {{user|antshrike69|antshrike69}}<br />Northern [[Peru]]<!--EDITORS: this image does not appear in the Gallery-->]] | ||
| + | </gallery> | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
| − | #{{Ref- | + | #{{Ref-Clements6thOct22}}#[http://www.birdforum.net/showthread.php?p=2528592 Birdforum thread] discussing taxonomy and range of Koepcke's Screech-Owl |
| − | # König, C. and F. Weick 2008. Owls of the World, second edition. Christopher Helm, London. ISBN 978-0-7136-6548-2 | + | #König, C. and F. Weick 2008. Owls of the World, second edition. Christopher Helm, London. ISBN 978-0-7136-6548-2 |
{{ref}} | {{ref}} | ||
==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||
| − | {{GSearch|Screech | + | {{GSearch|"Megascops koepckeae" {{!}} "Otus koepckeae" {{!}} "Koepcke's Screech-Owl"}} |
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[[Category:Birds]][[Category:Megascops]] | [[Category:Birds]][[Category:Megascops]] | ||
Latest revision as of 22:21, 28 September 2023
- Megascops koepckeae
Otus koepckeae
Identification
Dark grey with short ear tufts. Eyes are yellow.
Distribution
Two separate populations in Peru and Bolivia; however, a recent report doubts that it occurs in Bolivia[2].
Taxonomy
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.
Subspecies
There are 2 subspecies[1]:
- M. k. koepckeae:
- West slope of Andes of Peru from Lambayeque to Lima, and Marañón valley in Amazonas
- M. k. hockingi:
- inter-Andean valleys of central Peru
Habitat
Occurs in woodland at high elevation from temperate zone and above up to 4500 m asl. Polylepis is one of the woodland types containing this owl.
Behaviour
Nocturnal, roosting during the day. Habits are poorly known.
Gallery
Click on photo for larger image
Photo © by antshrike69
Northern Peru]]
Photo © by antshrike69
Northern Peru]]
References
- Clements, J. F., T. S. Schulenberg, M. J. Iliff, T. A. Fredericks, J. A. Gerbracht, D. Lepage, S. M. Billerman, B. L. Sullivan, and C. L. Wood. 2022. The eBird/Clements checklist of Birds of the World: v2022. Downloaded from https://www.birds.cornell.edu/clementschecklist/download/
- Birdforum thread discussing taxonomy and range of Koepcke's Screech-Owl
- König, C. and F. Weick 2008. Owls of the World, second edition. Christopher Helm, London. ISBN 978-0-7136-6548-2
Recommended Citation
- BirdForum Opus contributors. (2024) Koepcke's Screech-Owl. In: BirdForum, the forum for wild birds and birding. Retrieved 3 May 2024 from https://www.birdforum.net/opus/Koepcke%27s_Screech-Owl
External Links
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