Screech owl facts for kids
Screech owls are a type of owl that belong to a group called Megascops. There are currently 24 known kinds, or species, of screech owls. Scientists are still finding new ones, especially in the Andes mountains!
Screech owls live in the Americas. Some owls that used to be called screech owls are now thought to be different kinds of owls. Sometimes, the name "screech owl" is also used for barn owls, even though they are not closely related.
Images for kids
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Long-tufted screech owl (Megascops sanctaecatarinae)
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Pacific screech owl (Megascops cooperi)
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Bare-shanked screech owl (Megascops clarkii)
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Western screech owl (Megascops kennicottii)
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Rufous- and grey-morph individuals of the tropical screech owl (Megascops choliba)
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See also
In Spanish: Megascops para niños
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