The Pacific screech-owl (Megascops cooperi) is a species of owl in the family Strigidae. It is found in Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, and Nicaragua. With nocturnal and crepuscular habits, it hunts in clearings — mostly large insects but also other arthropods such as scorpions and small vertebrates like birds and squirrels.

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Freddy Madrigal has 35 years of experience leading birding and nature tours in Costa Rica, Central America and South America. Freddýs expertise is mainly in the area of birding, wildlife, birding/nature photography and tropical biology. Birds have been his passion for three decades.

In addition, Freddy has vast experience in cultural tours, rural tourism, nature and adventure. His wealth of knowledge is used for the benefit of other nature enthusiasts, together with his leadership and ability to run smooth, productive and successful expeditions.

 

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