Mangoverde :: World Bird Guide :: Typical Owls :: Rufescent Screech-Owl

Rufescent Screech-Owl Megascops ingens

Described by: Salvin (1897)
Alternate common name(s): Rufescent Screech Owl, Chapman's Screech-Owl, Least Screech Owl, Least Screech-Owl, Bolivian Screech Owl, Bolivian Screech-Owl
Old scientific name(s): Otus aequatorialis, Otus minimus, Otus ingens

Photographs

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Range

N. and w. South America;
Two populations;
(1) Ne. Ecuador and Peru to wc. Bolivia.
(2) N. Colombia and nw. Venezuela.

Videos

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Sounds

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References

Clements, James F. Birds of the World: A Checklist. Vista, CA: Ibis Publishing Company, 2000.

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