About the Cinnamon Screech-Owl
The cinnamon screech owl is a species of owl in the family Strigidae. It is found in the Andes of Ecuador and Peru and possibly Colombia.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Strigiformes |
| Family | Owls (Strigidae) |
| Species | Megascops petersoni |
| Species Codes | cinsco1, CISO, CSOW |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Cinnamon Screech-Owl belong to?
The Cinnamon Screech-Owl (Megascops petersoni) belongs to the Owls family (Strigidae), in the order Strigiformes.
How can I identify the Cinnamon Screech-Owl?
The cinnamon screech owl is a species of owl in the family Strigidae. It is found in the Andes of Ecuador and Peru and possibly Colombia....
Where can I report a Cinnamon Screech-Owl sighting?
You can log sightings of Cinnamon Screech-Owl on eBird (ebird.org) using species code cinsco1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Strigiformes
Order
228
Species in Family
18
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