About the Foothill Screech-Owl
The foothill screech owl is a species of owl in the family Strigidae. It is found in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Suriname, and Venezuela.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Strigiformes |
| Family | Owls (Strigidae) |
| Species | Megascops roraimae |
| Species Codes | foosco1, FSOW, FOSO, VSOW |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Foothill Screech-Owl belong to?
The Foothill Screech-Owl (Megascops roraimae) belongs to the Owls family (Strigidae), in the order Strigiformes.
How can I identify the Foothill Screech-Owl?
The foothill screech owl is a species of owl in the family Strigidae. It is found in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Suriname, and Venezuela....
Where can I report a Foothill Screech-Owl sighting?
You can log sightings of Foothill Screech-Owl on eBird (ebird.org) using species code foosco1, or on iNaturalist.
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