Black-capped Screech Owl - Megascops atricapillus

Formerly Otus atricapillus, species sometimes spelled atricapilla

Also known as Variable Screech Owl

Status: Locally common.

Original Description: Temminck, Coenraed Jacob & Laugier de Chartrouse, (Baron) Meiffren. 1822. Nouveau recueil de planches coloriées d'oiseau pour servir de suite et de complément aux planches enluminées de Buffon, livraison 25, pl. 145.

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Page compiled by Deane P. Lewis. Page last updated 2006-12-28

OwlPages.com Owl Species ID: 040.230.000