Santa Marta Screech-Owl
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    Santa Marta Screech-Owl

    Megascops gilesi

    Birds of Prey
    Vulnerable

    Conservation Status

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    VU - VulnerableDecreasing population

    Faces a high risk of extinction in the wild.

    The Santa Marta screech owl is threatened by habitat loss due to deforestation for agriculture and cattle ranching. While specific recovery programs are limited, ongoing efforts to protect its unique mountain habitat indirectly benefit the species. Responsible tourism can help by supporting local conservation initiatives and raising awareness about the owl's plight, providing economic incentives for habitat preservation.

    The Santa Marta screech owl is a species of owl in the family Strigidae. It is found only in the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta of Colombia.

    Description adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.

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    Where to Find

    Top parks for Santa Marta Screech-Owl. Sightings recorded in 3 safari areas total.

    ● Common (500+ sightings)● Occasional (50-499)● Rare (<50)
    Central & South America
    Parque Nacional Natural Sierra Nevada de Santa MartaCaribbean Coast & Insular Region, Colombia
    Rare
    El Dorado Nature ReserveCaribbean Coast & Insular Region, Colombia
    Rare
    Parque Nacional Natural TayronaCaribbean Coast & Insular Region, Colombia
    Rare
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