About the Santa Marta Screech-Owl
The Santa Marta screech owl is a species of owl in the family Strigidae. It is found only in the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta of Colombia.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Strigiformes |
| Family | Owls (Strigidae) |
| Species | Megascops gilesi |
| Species Codes | samsco1, SMSO |
| Conservation | VU Vulnerable |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Santa Marta Screech-Owl belong to?
The Santa Marta Screech-Owl (Megascops gilesi) belongs to the Owls family (Strigidae), in the order Strigiformes.
What is the conservation status of the Santa Marta Screech-Owl?
The Santa Marta Screech-Owl is classified as "Vulnerable" (VU) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Santa Marta Screech-Owl?
The Santa Marta screech owl is a species of owl in the family Strigidae. It is found only in the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta of Colombia....
Where can I report a Santa Marta Screech-Owl sighting?
You can log sightings of Santa Marta Screech-Owl on eBird (ebird.org) using species code samsco1, or on iNaturalist.
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More Birds in Order Strigiformes
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Quick Stats
Strigiformes
Order
228
Species in Family
96
iNat Observations
VU
IUCN Status
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