About the Koepcke's Screech-Owl
Koepcke's screech owl is a species of owl in the family Strigidae. It is endemic to Peru.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Strigiformes |
| Family | Owls (Strigidae) |
| Species | Megascops koepckeae |
| Species Codes | koesco1, KSOW, KOSO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Koepcke's Screech-Owl belong to?
The Koepcke's Screech-Owl (Megascops koepckeae) belongs to the Owls family (Strigidae), in the order Strigiformes.
How can I identify the Koepcke's Screech-Owl?
Koepcke's screech owl is a species of owl in the family Strigidae. It is endemic to Peru....
Where can I report a Koepcke's Screech-Owl sighting?
You can log sightings of Koepcke's Screech-Owl on eBird (ebird.org) using species code koesco1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Owls 228 species
More Birds in Order Strigiformes
Photo via Wikimedia Commons
Quick Stats
Strigiformes
Order
228
Species in Family
49
iNat Observations
Spotted a Koepcke's Screech-Owl?
Log your sighting on eBird or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier!