Koepcke's Screech Owl
A species of Screech owls Scientific name : Megascops koepckeae Genus : Screech owls
Koepcke's Screech Owl, A species of Screech owls
Botanical name: Megascops koepckeae
Genus: Screech owls
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Description
Description
Koepcke's screech owl (Megascops koepckeae) is a species of owl in the family Strigidae. It is found in Peru. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.
Size
24 cm
Habitat
The habitat of koepcke's Screech Owl encompasses a range of forested areas, from high-elevation evergreen forests to dry intermontane valley forests in broader South Central geographical regions. These environments typically feature diverse tree species such as Polylepis, Prosopis, Eriotheca, and Bombax, including areas where exotic Eucalyptus grows. Koepcke's Screech Owl adapts to varying moisture levels, from humid forests where it coexists with related species, to the drier, scrubby landscapes where it can be more predominantly found.
Dite type
Insectivorous
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Owls Family
True owls Genus
Screech owls Species
Koepcke's Screech Owl