Koepcke's Screech-Owl

The Koepcke's Screech-owl is a species of owl in the Strigidae family. It is found in Bolivia and Peru. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montanes.

The Koepcke's 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 Koepcke's Screech-owl (Megascops koepckeae) is a species of owl in the Strigidae family. It is found in Bolivia and Peru. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montanes. References - * BirdLife International 2004. Megascops koepckeae. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 24 July 2007. Stub icon This Owl-related article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. More

(Megascops koepckeae) Koepcke's Screech-Owl Add this Bird STATISTICS: Total Species on Checklist: 196 Species Reported: 26 RECENT SIGHTINGS IN THIS REGION: Northern Saw-whet Owl Map | 04/30/2010 Elf Owl Map | 04/08/2010 Elf Owl Map | 04/07/2010 Tawny Owl Map | 03/01/2010 Barred Owl Map | 02/27/2010 More

pair of Koepcke's Screech-Owls, including one that flew suspiciously into a small cave in a road cut. Returning a week later, David and Miguel were able to observe and photograph the first nest ever found - complete with 2 nestlings - of this rare Peruvian endemic. Iquitos Recce Trip in May 2009 We are still trying to piece together a reasonably-priced and birdy Iquitos itinerary. More

Chillo, where Koepcke's Screech-Owl is sometimes staked out on a day roost; otherwise we'll try our luck at night. Day 10: to Leimebamba After some early birding around El Chillo (Buff-bellied Tanager, and distinctive local races of Tropical Gnatcatcher and Tropical Pewee are among the possibilities), we'll spend most of the day on a rough road above Leimebamba. More

Order : Strigiformes
Family : Strigidae
Genus : Megascops
Species : koepckeae
Authority : Hekstra, 1982