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Peruvian screech owl (Megascops roboratus) Gocta Natura Reserva, Amazonas, Peru. 13 Nov, 2023 Geotagged,Megascops roboratus,Peru,Peruvian screech owl,Spring

Peruvian screech owl (Megascops roboratus)

Gocta Natura Reserva, Amazonas, Peru. 13 Nov, 2023

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Thibaud Aronson

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After seeing the coastal subspecies in February, I finally tracked down a pair of the Marañon susbspecies, which may end up being split down the road. It was also a very nice red morph, making honor to the scientific name roboratus. Posted 2 years ago

Calbost Niel

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Quite spooky Posted 2 years ago
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  Nay they're adorable! (And only 20 cm tall) Posted 2 years ago, modified 2 years ago

Ferdy Christant

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Excellent! Posted 2 years ago
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  An owly night is always a good night! Posted 2 years ago

NattyOne

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That's a beauty, Thibaud! Posted 2 years ago
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  Thanks! Posted 2 years ago

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The Peruvian screech owl

The Peruvian screech owl is a species of owl in the family Strigidae. It is found in the dry forests of southwestern Ecuador and northwestern Peru.

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Similar species: Owls

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Uploaded Nov 18, 2023. Captured Nov 13, 2023 19:10 in Camino Comunal “Callejon” #1, Cocachimba 01100, Peru.

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Canon EOS R6
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1/250s
ISO12800
500mm

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