Animals of Laguna de Apoyo Nature Reserve
Estación Biológica FUNDECI/GAIA
Aves
Pacific Screech-Owl Megascops cooperi
Throughout the Pacific region of Nicaragua, the sounds of this little owl can be heard.
Although difficult to see at night, it might be seen more easily in the daytime, as it often roosts on low limbs in the interior of trees,
sometimes near houses. The Pacific Screech-Owl is usually found in pairs or family units of three or four. The family group will call and respond
frequently, making "bouncing-ball hoots" (viz. Howell and Webb).
The scientific name of the Pacific Screech-Owl is Megascops cooperi, although
in literature it may be named Otus cooperi.

This Pacific Screech-Owl inhabits the yard of Estación Biológica in Laguna de Apoyo Nature Reserve,
Nicaragua. Photo by Ineke van Beek.
The Pacific Screech-Owl can be heard every evening in Laguna de Apoyo Nature Reserve. Although
spotted in daytime only occasionally, an evening birdwatching excursion always turns up a few. It is
among the most vocal of the nocturnal birds in the Pacific region of Nicaragua.

Pacific Screech-Owl in Laguna de Apoyo Nature Reserve,
Nicaragua. Photo by Ineke van Beek.
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