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Bearded Screech-Owl

Bearded Screech-Owl

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The Bearded Screech Owl is a small, rare owl found in the humid montane forests of southern Mexico and Guatemala. Its specific name 'barbarus' refers to its somewhat shaggy facial disc.
Where to spot
Humid montane evergreen forests and cloud forests in extreme southern Mexico (Chiapas) and western Guatemala.
How to spot
Listen for its soft, trilling call. Requires persistent effort and careful scanning of dense canopy in its high-altitude habitat, as it is very well camouflaged.
When to spot
Nocturnal. Best sought after dusk, especially during the breeding season when it is most vocal and responsive.
File:Megascops barbarus 69466216.jpg
File:Megascops barbarus 69466216.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
This owl is highly localized and considered one of the rarest screech owls in its range, making a confirmed sighting a significant achievement for dedicated birdwatchers.
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