Order Strigiformes Genus Megascops | Phylum Chordata Family Strigidae Scientific name Megascops seductus Rank Species | |
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Similar Colombian screech owl, Cloud‑forest screech owl, Pacific screech owl, Rufescent screech owl, Yungas screech owl | ||
The Balsas screech owl (Megascops seductus) is a species of owl in the family Strigidae. It is endemic to Mexico.
Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forests and heavily degraded former forest. It is threatened by habitat loss.
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