Middle American Screech Owl
Megascops guatemalae
NENot Evaluated
- Family
- Owls (Strigidae)
- Order
- Strigiformes
Overview
The Middle American screech owl (Megascops guatemalae), also known as the Guatemalan screech owl or the vermiculated screech owl, is a species of owl in the family Strigidae. It is found from northern Mexico to western Panama.
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Range and habitat
Continents
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Middle American screech owl
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
