Order Strigiformes Genus Megascops | Phylum Chordata Family Strigidae Scientific name Megascops atricapilla Rank Species | |
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Similar Long‑tufted screech owl, Rufescent screech owl, Screech owl, Owl, Bird | ||
Black capped screech owl
The black-capped screech owl (Megascops atricapilla), or variable screech owl, is a species of owl in the family Strigidae. It is found in Argentina, Brazil, and Paraguay. Its natural habitats are temperate forests, subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, and heavily degraded former forest.
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