Species Information
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Craniata
Class: Aves
Order: Strigiformes
Family: Strigidae
Genus: Megascops
Species: trichopsis
Whiskered Screech-Owl - Megascops trichopsis
Image courtesy of Biota Information System of New Mexico
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Species Extent (New Mexico)
General Description
Whiskered Screech-Owl (Megascops trichopsis) is a medium-sized (20 cm) owl occurring from southeastern Arizona to northern Nicaragua. In New Mexico, they are found in the Peloncillo Mountains. They are found at high elevations and inhabit oak and oak-conifer woodlands. They feed on insects, which they catch in the air and on the ground.
Status
Observations in Natural Heritage New Mexico Database
Number of Subpopulations: 1
Number of Mapped Locations: 1
Number of Observations: 1
Observation date range: 08-07-1990 to 08-07-1990
External Links
View More Information about this species at:
Biota Information System of New Mexico (BISON-M)
NatureServe Explorer
Environmental Conservation Online System (ECOS)
New Mexico State Wildlife Action Plan (NMSWAP)
Biota Information System of New Mexico (BISON-M)
NatureServe Explorer
Environmental Conservation Online System (ECOS)
New Mexico State Wildlife Action Plan (NMSWAP)