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Revision as of 01:48, 30 October 2008
- Megascops cooperi
Identification
Medium-large owl upto 23cm or 9 inches. It brown with dark streaks on the chest and longish ear tufts.
Distribution
The Pacific coast of Mexico and Central America, to Central Costa Rica.
Taxonomy
This and almost all Screech Owls in the Americas have previously been considered to belong in the same genus (Otus) as the European and Asian Scops-Owls, but a reassignment to Megascops have been accepted by among other authorities, the American Ornithologists' Union.
Habitat
It is found in wooded areas as well as semi open sites such as forest edges and trees along waterways.
Behaviour
They are strictly nocturnal, preying mostly on large insects (such as moths, beetles, scorpiones) along with the occasional small rodent.
