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The Western Screech-Owl (Megascops kennicottii) is a small nocturnal owl native to western North America, occurring from parts of Canada and the United States through Mexico and Central America. It has yellow eyes, prominent ear tufts, and cryptic gray or brown plumage that resembles tree bark. The...

The Long-tufted Screech-Owl (Megascops sanctaecatarinae) is a species of typical owl native to the forested regions of southern South America, including the Atlantic Forest biome. Found in parts of Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina, it is the largest species of screech-owl on the continent. The bird i...

The Whiskered Screech-Owl (Megascops trichopsis) is a small, nocturnal bird of prey native to the mountainous regions of Central America and the southernmost parts of the United States. It predominantly inhabits montane pine and oak forests, where it relies on its camouflaged plumage to roost undete...

The White-throated Screech-Owl is an owl species of the genus Megascops found in montane forests along the Andes of South America. It is identified by its pale throat patch, dark facial pattern, ear tufts, and cryptic brown or gray plumage, which helps it blend into wooded habitats. A nocturnal pred...

The Tropical Screech-Owl is a small nocturnal owl, Megascops choliba, in the family Strigidae. It occurs across much of Central and South America and uses a range of open or semi-open environments, including savannas, forest edges, agricultural land, and plantations. Its ability to occupy altered ha...

The Puerto Rican Screech-Owl, also known as the Puerto Rican Owl, is a small nocturnal owl endemic to Puerto Rico. Its scientific name is Gymnasio nudipes, and it is the only living owl species endemic to the Puerto Rican archipelago. The species belongs to the family Strigidae and is relevant to bi...

Bearded Screech-Owl (Megascops barbarus) is a small owl of the highlands of southern Mexico and Guatemala. It is associated with pine and pine-oak forest and is named for the pale feathering around the bill that gives the face a whiskered appearance. The species is part of the screech-owl genus Mega...

The black-capped screech-owl (Megascops atricapilla), also called the variable screech-owl, is a member of the typical owl family Strigidae. It occurs in Argentina, Brazil, and Paraguay, where it occupies wooded habitats and is active mainly at night. Its common name refers to the dark cap or crown,...

The [cinnamon screech-owl](https://www.birdforum.net/opus/Cinnamon_Screech-Owl) (*Megascops petersoni*) is a small owl in the family Strigidae and a member of the screech-owl group. It inhabits cloud forests on the eastern slope of the Andes, is known from southern Ecuador and northern Peru, and has...

The Pacific Screech-Owl is a small owl of the Pacific slope of Central America. It occurs in lowland habitats that can include mangroves and forest, with a range extending from Mexico southward through Central America to Costa Rica. Like other screech-owls, it is primarily nocturnal and belongs to t...

The Bare-shanked Screech-Owl (Megascops clarkii) is a small owl of montane forests in Central America, including cloud-forest habitats. It is named for the exposed lower part of its legs, an unusual feature among screech-owls. The species is associated with forested mountain regions and is primarily...

The Tawny-bellied Screech-Owl is a small owl of the family Strigidae found in tropical South America, including parts of the Amazon Basin. It is nocturnal and associated with humid lowland forest. Its common name refers to the warm tawny or rust-colored plumage on the lower body, while its dark eyes...

The Rufescent Screech-Owl is a species of owl in the family Strigidae, with the scientific name Megascops ingens. It occurs in Andean regions of Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela, where it uses forest habitats including mature evergreen and secondary forest. Its common name refers to i...

The Oaxaca Screech-Owl is a small nocturnal owl associated with the Pacific slope of Oaxaca, Mexico. It is described as having a geographically restricted range, making its distribution more localized than that of many broadly distributed screech-owl species. Like other members of the screech-owl gr...

The Colombian Screech-Owl is the taxon commonly associated with Megascops colombianus, a small owl of the family Strigidae. It occurs in humid montane forests on the Pacific-facing slopes of the Andes in Colombia and northwestern Ecuador, generally at about 1,250 to 2,200 metres, and may also use fo...

The Cloud-forest Screech-Owl is a rare owl of Peru's high-altitude cloud and elfin forests. It is a member of the screech-owl group in the family Strigidae and is recognized in field descriptions by a pattern of buff and dark brown feathers. Its restricted habitat and elusive behavior make it releva...

Koepcke's screech-owl, Megascops koepckeae, is a species of owl in the family Strigidae endemic to Peru. It occupies separated populations in Andean habitats, including dry intermontane valleys, scrub, and wooded areas, and is recorded at middle and high elevations. The species is named for Maria Ko...

The foothill screech-owl is the owl species Megascops roraimae, a member of the typical owl family Strigidae. It is associated with humid montane and wet forest habitats in northern South America. Its range includes the tepuis and Guianan Shield of southern Venezuela, Guyana, Suriname, and northern...

The West Peruvian Screech-Owl (Megascops roboratus) is a small nocturnal owl in the family Strigidae, found in western Ecuador and northwestern Peru. It occupies dry forest, thorn scrub, and other seasonally arid habitats, where it hunts insects and other small animals after dark. Its association wi...

The Vermiculated Screech-Owl is a small nocturnal owl in the family Strigidae. The common name has been used for closely related forms associated with Megascops guatemalae and Megascops vermiculatus, and bird checklists differ in whether some populations are treated as subspecies or separate species...