Tropical Screech-Owl

The Tropical Screech-owl is a small species of owl in the Strigidae family. It is found throughout South America , except in the Andes, the arid Pacific lowlands, and the far south. Its distribution also extends into southern Central America in Costa Rica and Panama. It is generally common - in large parts of its range among the most common species of owls. It occurs in a wide range of wooded habitats, ranging from arid Caatinga to rainforest, and even city parks. This polymorphic species is highly variable in colour, it being overall grey, brown or rich rufous, but always with a relatively distinctive blackish edge to the face and yellow irides.

The Tropical Screech-Owl is classified as Least Concern. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category.

the Tropical Screech-owl which previously were considered to be of unclear relationships – and indeed its call structure is not too dissimilar from the latter. Its distinct coloration, approximated in the Southern Whiskered Screech-owl (Megascops trichopsis mesamericanus), is thus likely the result of strong genetic drift. More

The Tropical Screech-owl (Megascops choliba) is a small species of owl in the Strigidae family. It is found throughout South America (including Trinidad and Tobago), except in the Andes, the arid Pacific lowlands, and the far south. Its distribution also extends into southern Central America in Costa Rica and Panama. It is generally common - in large parts of its range among the most common species of owls. More

The Tropical Screech-Owl is distinctive with its boldly black outlined facial disk. Like most screech owls, positive identification is best done by their calls. Here you can find photos and information to help identify and enjoy this beautiful owl. The Field Notes section includes a Central American range map and information on nesting, habitat, description and identification. To jump immediately to any of these sections use the Page Jump Links below. More

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breeding Tropical Screech-owls (Otus choliba) in southeastern Brazil.". The Journal of Raptor Research 36(4): 332-334.Thomas, B. T.. 1977. "Tropical Screech-owl nest defense behavior and nestling growth rate.". The Wilson Bulletin 89: 609-612. Page Information: Text and Range Map by Jos More

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Tropical screech-owlBirds in Suriname = - Tropical screech-owl Photo of a Tropical Screech-owl by Harry Robert, the bird was captured on the Sipaliwini savanna in Suriname. He caught the bird more then 30 years ago, so the photo has faded a bit. John Mittermeier made the second photo in 2007, also of a captured schreech-owl on the Sipaliwini savanna. More