Balsas Screech Owl (Megascops seductus)
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Balsas Screech Owl

Megascops seductus (Moore, RT, 1941)

24–27 cmLength160 gWeight

The Balsas screech owl (Megascops seductus) is a species of owl in the family Strigidae.

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

No records at the public birding hotspots we track. It may be rare, remote, or its locations protected.

About

The Balsas screech owl (Megascops seductus) is a species of owl in the family Strigidae. It is endemic to Mexico.

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Questions

How big is the Balsas Screech Owl?

The Balsas Screech Owl is about 24–27 cm long and weighs around 160 g.

Where does the Balsas Screech Owl live?

Its breeding range: Middle America: southwestern Mexico.

Is the Balsas Screech Owl endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Balsas Screech Owl as Least Concern.

What does the Balsas Screech Owl eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the Balsas Screech Owl in?

It belongs to the family Owls (Strigidae), order Strigiformes.

At a glance

Length
24–27 cm
Weight
160 g
Habitat
Woodland
Diet
Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
174 mm
Tail
93 mm
Bill
24 mm
Tarsus
41 mm

Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.

Range

Middle America: southwestern Mexico

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Family
Owls Strigidae
Genus
Megascops

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Balsas Screech Owl

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