AnAge entry for Megascops kennicottii

Classification (HAGRID: 01350)

Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia
    Phylum: Chordata
        Class: Aves (Taxon entry)
            Order: Strigiformes
                Family: Strigidae
                    Genus: Megascops
Species
Megascops kennicottii
Common name
Western screech-owl
Synonyms
Otus kennicotti, Otus kennicottii

Lifespan, ageing, and relevant traits

Maximum longevity
19 years (captivity)
Source
ref. 445
Sample size
Small
Data quality
Acceptable
Observations

In the wild, these animals may live up to 12.9 years [0579]. Two captive birds lived to the age of 19 [0445].

Life history traits (averages)

No information is available on life history. Please contact us if you wish to suggest or contribute data.

Metabolism

No information on metabolism is available.

References

External Resources

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ITIS 686659
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Taxonomy ID 111816
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