Megascops trichopsis
Length: 6-7 in Wingspan: 10-15 in Weight: 0.1 lbs
Identification:
Small owl with small ear tufts. Stocky neck. Plumage mottled gray, black, and white. Light eyes.
Distribution:
Range map by Neotropical Birds
Cool Facts:
In terms of plumage, the Whiskered Screech-Owl is virtually identical to other gray screech-owls. It is identifiable in part by its restricted range from Arizona to Nicaragua, otherwise by its distinctive series of toots that some describe as similar to Morse code.
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References:
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