Ecuadorian Screech Owl

Megascops petersoni

The Ecuadorian Screech Owl (Megascops petersoni) is a small owl species found in the cloud forests of Ecuador. It is known for its distinctive hooting call that echoes through the dense vegetation at night. This owl has a compact body, large head, and prominent ear tufts. Its plumage is mottled brown and gray, providing excellent camouflage against tree bark. The Ecuadorian Screech Owl is a nocturnal hunter, preying on small mammals, insects, and other forest-dwelling creatures. Due to habitat loss and degradation, this species faces threats to its survival.

Habitat: Cloud forests of Ecuador