Montane Forest Screech-owl
A species of Screech owls Scientific name : Megascops hoyi Genus : Screech owls
Montane Forest Screech-owl, A species of Screech owls
Botanical name: Megascops hoyi
Genus: Screech owls
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Description
Photo By Nikolaj Mølgaard Thomsen 
Description
The Yungas screech owl (Megascops hoyi), also known as Hoy's screech owl and montane forest screech-owl, is a species of owl in the family Strigidae. It is found in Argentina and Bolivia. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. 
Size
24 cm
Feeding Habits
Montane Forest Screech-owl predominantly feeds on insects like locusts and moths, along with spiders, occasionally consuming small rodents. Exhibits foraging at forest edges, the upper canopy of mature forests, and in undergrowth, including ground-level prey capture.
Habitat
Montane Forest Screech-owl typically resides in montane and cloud forests, exhibiting a preference for moist regions with dense vegetation characterized by tall trees and a high abundance of epiphytes. These habitats are distinguished by their thick canopy cover and complexity, often bordering drier woodland areas. The species is well-adapted to living within the layered structure of these forested environments.
Dite type
Insectivorous
Photo By Nikolaj Mølgaard Thomsen 
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Owls Family
True owls Genus
Screech owls Species
Montane Forest Screech-owl 
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