Tag: Owls

Western Screech Owl (Megascops kennicottii)

[order] STRIGIFORMES | [family] Strigidae | [latin] Megascops kennicottii | [authority] Elliot, 1867 | [UK] Western Screech Owl | [FR] Petit duc de Californie | [DE] West-Kreischeule | [ES] Autillo Californiano | [NL] Westelijke Schreeuwuil Subspecies Monotypic species Genus The genus Megascops comprises 22 living species are known at present, but new ones are frequently […]

White-browed Hawk-Owl (Ninox superciliaris)

[order] STRIGIFORMES | [family] Strigidae | [latin] Ninox superciliaris | [authority] Vieillot, 1817 | [UK] White-browed Hawk-Owl | [FR] Ninox malgache | [DE] Madagaskarkauz | [ES] Ninox Malgache | [NL] Madagaskarvalkuil Subspecies Genus Species subspecies Region Range Ninox superciliaris AF Madagascar Genus Members of the genus Ninox are hawk owls, ranging from small to large, […]

White-throated Screech Owl (Megascops albogularis)

[order] STRIGIFORMES | [family] Strigidae | [latin] Megascops albogularis | [authority] Cassin, 1850 | [UK] White-throated Screech Owl | [FR] Petit duc a gorge blanche | [DE] Weisskehl-Eule | [ES] Autillo Gorgiblanco | [NL] Witkeelschreeuwuil Subspecies Monotypic species Genus The genus Megascops comprises 22 living species are known at present, but new ones are frequently […]

Vermiculated Fishing Owl (Scotopelia bouvieri)

[order] STRIGIFORMES | [family] Strigidae | [latin] Scotopelia bouvieri | [authority] Sharpe, 1875 | [UK] Vermiculated Fishing Owl | [FR] Chouette pecheuse vermiculee | [DE] Marmor-Fischeule | [ES] Carabo Pescador Vermiculado | [NL] Kleine Visuil Subspecies Monotypic species Genus Fish owls of the genus Scotopelia live in the African rainforest and includes the Pel’s fishing-owl, […]

Vermiculated Screech Owl (Megascops vermiculatus)

[order] STRIGIFORMES | [family] Strigidae | [latin] Megascops vermiculatus | [authority] Ridgway, 1887 | [UK] Vermiculated Screech Owl | [FR] Petit duc vermicule | [DE] Banderkreischeule | [ES] Autillo Vermiculado | [NL] Roodwangschreeuwuil Subspecies Genus Species subspecies Region Range Megascops vermiculatus LA Costa Rica to nw Colombia and n Venezuela Genus The genus Megascops comprises […]