About the Whiskered Screech-Owl
The whiskered screech owl is a small screech owl found in North and Central America.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Strigiformes |
| Family | Owls (Strigidae) |
| Species | Megascops trichopsis |
| Species Codes | whsowl1, WHSO, WSOW |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Whiskered Screech-Owl belong to?
The Whiskered Screech-Owl (Megascops trichopsis) belongs to the Owls family (Strigidae), in the order Strigiformes.
How can I identify the Whiskered Screech-Owl?
The whiskered screech owl is a small screech owl found in North and Central America....
Where can I report a Whiskered Screech-Owl sighting?
You can log sightings of Whiskered Screech-Owl on eBird (ebird.org) using species code whsowl1, or on iNaturalist.
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More Birds in Order Strigiformes
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Quick Stats
Strigiformes
Order
228
Species in Family
556
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