Long-tufted Screech Owl

Megascops sanctaecatarinae (Salvin, 1897)

25–28 cmLength180 gWeight

The long-tufted screech owl (Megascops sanctaecatarinae) is a species of "typical owl" in the subfamily Striginae.

Busiest months: October · Most records: Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Long-tufted Screech Owl has been recorded at 12 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 3 countries and regions.

Records by month Southern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

PE IntervalesBrazil166 records
PE Intervales – Pousadas e arredoresBrazil149 records
PP Caá YaríArgentina39 records

More places

Curitiba – Parque TanguáBrazil37 records
Establecimiento Bichadero-Fros – Cuchilla de LaurelesUruguay18 records
Paso Centurión – ÁreaUruguay12 records
Reserva Natural Salto MoratoBrazil8 records
Legado das Águas – SedeBrazil6 records
Paso Centurión – Tinambú EcoLodgeUruguay4 records
Legado das ÁguasBrazil4 records

Countries and regions with the most records

Brazil Argentina Uruguay

eBird records via GBIF up to 2024-12-31. A record means someone listed it; more records partly mean more birders, not more birds.

About

The long-tufted screech owl (Megascops sanctaecatarinae) is a species of "typical owl" in the subfamily Striginae. It is found in Argentina, Brazil, and Uruguay.

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Questions

How big is the Long-tufted Screech Owl?

The Long-tufted Screech Owl is about 25–28 cm long and weighs around 180 g.

Where does the Long-tufted Screech Owl live?

Its breeding range: South America: southeastern Brazil, northeastern Argentina and Uruguay. It is most often recorded in Brazil, Argentina and Uruguay.