Overview
The Chocó screech owl (Megascops centralis) is a species of owl in the family Strigidae. It is found from central Panama to western Ecuador.
Summary from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Range and habitat
Central Panama to northern Colombia and western Ecuador.
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
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Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Chocó 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.
