About the Tropical Screech-Owl
The tropical screech owl is a small species of owl in the family Strigidae. It is found in Costa Rica, Panama, Trinidad, and every mainland South American country.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Strigiformes |
| Family | Owls (Strigidae) |
| Species | Megascops choliba |
| Species Codes | trsowl, TRSO, TSOW |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Tropical Screech-Owl belong to?
The Tropical Screech-Owl (Megascops choliba) belongs to the Owls family (Strigidae), in the order Strigiformes.
How can I identify the Tropical Screech-Owl?
The tropical screech owl is a small species of owl in the family Strigidae. It is found in Costa Rica, Panama, Trinidad, and every mainland South American country....
Where can I report a Tropical Screech-Owl sighting?
You can log sightings of Tropical Screech-Owl on eBird (ebird.org) using species code trsowl, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Strigiformes
Order
228
Species in Family
5,252
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