West Peruvian Screech Owl
A species of Screech owls Scientific name : Megascops roboratus Genus : Screech owls
West Peruvian Screech Owl, A species of Screech owls
Botanical name: Megascops roboratus
Genus: Screech owls
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Description
Description
The West Peruvian screech owl (Megascops roboratus) is a species of owl in the family Strigidae. It is found in Ecuador and Peru. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forest, subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest, and heavily degraded former forest. 
Size
22 cm
Feeding Habits
West Peruvian Screech Owl's primary diet includes a variety of insects like caterpillars, cockroaches, grasshoppers, crickets, and beetles, with their larvae. This species is strictly nocturnal and employs specialized hunting techniques during the night to catch its prey.
Habitat
The west Peruvian Screech Owl predominantly resides in dry deciduous woodlands with scattered shrubbery on hilly terrains. It favors environments characterized by a mix of shrubs, cacti, mesquite, and a variety of short to medium-sized trees. Its habitat includes arid coastal plains and foothills, often featuring dry scrub and forests with plant species like Capparis, Acacia, Prosopis, and Bombax.
Dite type
Carnivorous
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Owls Family
True owls Genus
Screech owls Species
West Peruvian Screech Owl 
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