Rufescent Screech-Owl

The Rufescent Screech-owl is a species of owl in the Strigidae family. It is found in Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela.

The Rufescent 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 Rufescent Screech-owl (Megascops ingens) is a species of owl in the Strigidae family. It is found in Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. It is not considered a threatened species by the IUCN. References - * BirdLife International 2004. Megascops ingens. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 24 July 2007. More

* 26 November 2008 - Rufescent Screech-Owl observed on Guan Gulch Trail * Cloud Forest Tour November 2008 - Hoary Puffleg, Little Woodtsar, Lyre-tailed Nightjar, Orange-breasted Fruiteater, Scaled Fruiteater, Barred Fruieater, Green-and-black Fruiteater, Olivaceous Piha on nest, Yellow-breasted Antpitta, Giant Antpitta, Moustached Antpitta * Week of 19 October 2008 More