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Rufescent Screech-Owl

Rufescent Screech-Owl

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The Rufescent Screech Owl is a medium-sized owl of the Andes, known for its warm, reddish-brown plumage. It inhabits humid montane forests at moderate to high elevations.
Where to spot
Humid montane forests and cloud forests along the Andes, from Venezuela south through Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia.
How to spot
Listen for its characteristic short, hooting notes, often given in a series. Use a powerful spotlight to search dense foliage and tree branches in its montane habitat.
When to spot
Strictly nocturnal. Its presence is usually detected by its calls from dusk through the night, particularly during the breeding season.
File:Megascops ingens, Rufescent Screech-Owl.jpg
File:Megascops ingens, Rufescent Screech-Owl.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
This owl's rufescent coloration provides excellent camouflage amidst the mosses, ferns, and epiphytes of its cloud forest habitat, allowing it to blend seamlessly into its surroundings.
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