Long-tufted Screech Owl
A species of Screech owls Scientific name : Megascops sanctaecatarinae Genus : Screech owls
Long-tufted Screech Owl, A species of Screech owls
Botanical name: Megascops sanctaecatarinae
Genus: Screech owls
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Description
The long-tufted screech owl (Megascops sanctaecatarinae) is a species of owl in the family Strigidae. It is found in Argentina and Brazil. A recent revision of its distribution also includes Uruguay (consequently excluded from the distribution of M. atricapilla). 
Size
27 cm
Nest Placement
Cavity
Feeding Habits
Long-tufted Screech Owl consumes insects, spiders, cockroaches, mice, amphibians, and occasionally fish. Nestlings are fed similar prey, indicating a diverse diet. Long-tufted Screech Owl primarily hunts by perch-waiting, dropping onto prey, showcasing an opportunistic feeding behavior. A significant diet portion includes invertebrates, complemented by vertebrates such as small mammals, birds, and frogs.
Habitat
The long-tufted Screech Owl typically inhabits semi-open woodlands and wooded pastures, often frequenting upland moors dotted with patches of Araucaria. It can also be found in forest edges and areas of secondary growth. Locally, long-tufted Screech Owl adapts to human-altered landscapes, utilizing trees and small woodlands near villages and agricultural regions while generally steering clear of dense forests.
Dite type
Insectivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Owls Family
True owls Genus
Screech owls Species
Long-tufted Screech Owl 
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