Bare-shanked Screech-owl
A species of Screech owls Scientific name : Megascops clarkii Genus : Screech owls
Bare-shanked Screech-owl, A species of Screech owls
Botanical name: Megascops clarkii
Genus: Screech owls
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Description
Description
The bare-shanked screech owl (Megascops clarkii) is a species of owl in the family Strigidae. It is a large owl that feeds at night in forests and lives in a family size group, even during breeding season. The owl's range is only in Costa Rica, Panama, and far northwestern Colombia. The owl preys on large insects, shrews, and small rodents. 
Size
25 cm
Feeding Habits
Bare-shanked Screech-owl primarily consumes large insects, such as crickets, grasshoppers, and beetles, including spiders and occasional small rodents. They exhibit nocturnal hunting techniques, relying on keen senses for capturing prey.
Habitat
Bare-shanked Screech-owl dwell predominantly in cloud forests and humid, dense mountainous forests, including forest edges. Their habitat preference extends to thinner upland forests. Bare-shanked Screech-owl predominantly occupies mid to high elevation regions, typically ranging from 900 meters up to approximately 2350 meters, though they have been found at elevations as high as 3300 meters. These birds are adapted to a life within forested landscapes of broad geographical mountain regions.
Dite type
Carnivorous
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Owls Family
True owls Genus
Screech owls Species
Bare-shanked Screech-owl 
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