The Bare-shanked Screech Owl is a medium-sized owl native to the cloud forests of Central and South America. Its name refers to its unique unfeathered tarsi, a distinguishing characteristic among screech owls.
Where to spot
High-elevation humid montane forests and cloud forests from Costa Rica south to Colombia and Ecuador.
How to spot
Listen for its distinctive series of short trills and hoots. Spotting requires significant patience and careful scanning of the dense canopy, often at higher elevations.
When to spot
Nocturnal, best sought after dusk or before dawn when it vocalizes. Finding it can be challenging due to its remote and dense habitat.
Where to spot
High-elevation humid montane forests and cloud forests from Costa Rica south to Colombia and Ecuador.
How to spot
Listen for its distinctive series of short trills and hoots. Spotting requires significant patience and careful scanning of the dense canopy, often at higher elevations.
When to spot
Nocturnal, best sought after dusk or before dawn when it vocalizes. Finding it can be challenging due to its remote and dense habitat.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
This owl is known for its remarkable camouflage, blending perfectly with the moss and lichen-covered branches of its high-altitude cloud forest habitat, making it incredibly difficult to spot.
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