Tropical Screech-Owl
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    Tropical Screech-Owl

    Megascops choliba

    Birds of Prey
    Least Concern

    The tropical screech owl is a small species of owl in the family Strigidae. It is found in Costa Rica, Panama, Trinidad, and every mainland South American country.

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    Where to Find

    Top parks for Tropical Screech-Owl. Sightings recorded in 139 safari areas total.

    ● Common (500+ sightings)● Occasional (50-499)● Rare (<50)
    Central & South America
    Parque Nacional Cavernas do PeruaçuCentral Cerrado & Highlands, Brazil
    Rare
    Parque Nacional da Chapada DiamantinaCentral Cerrado & Highlands, Brazil
    Rare
    Santuario de Flora y Fauna El Corchal "El Mono Hernández"Caribbean Coast & Insular Region, Colombia
    Rare
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