Western Screech Owl
Name/Title
Western Screech OwlEntry/Object ID
NU 2021.169Description
A taxidermied specimen of a Western Screech Owl, or Megascops kennicottii. The owl is perched on a tree branch, that is mounted into a base made to look like grass. The owl's wings are closed, and its head is turned so that it is looking off to its right. Family: Strigidae Genus: Megascops Species: M. kennicottiiCollection
Natural History Collection, Dana Bird CollectionCataloged By
registrar@numulosgatos.orgEthnography
Cultural Region
Continent
North AmericaRegion
Central AmericaNotes
The western screech owl is native to Canada, United States, Mexico, Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Costa Rica, and Nicaragua.Inscription/Signature/Marks
Type
InscriptionLocation
Bottom of baseTranscription
37Material/Technique
PenLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Secondary Object Term
Specimen, AnimalNomenclature Primary Object Term
Mount, TaxidermyNomenclature Primary Object Term
BiospecimenNomenclature Sub-Class
Decorative FurnishingsNomenclature Class
Household AccessoriesNomenclature Class
Biological T&ENomenclature Category
Category 02: FurnishingsNomenclature Category
Category 05: Tools & Equipment for Science & TechnologyOther Names and Numbers
Other Numbers
Number Type
Old Object NumberOther Number
37Number Type
Old Object NumberOther Number
NH 30Dimensions
Height
10-1/2 inWidth
7 inDepth
6-1/4 inDimension Notes
Measurements include the mount.Material
Wood, Feather, GlassCondition
Overall Condition
Very GoodProvenance
Provenance Detail
Gift of Ethel DanaOwner/Agent
Dr. Ethel Dana AtkinsonAcquisition Method
GiftAcquisition Date
Jul 30, 1968Exhibitions
The Los Gatos History Project: Uncovering Untold Stories - Phase 1
The Los Gatos History Project: Uncovering Untold Stories - Phase 2
The Los Gatos History Project: Uncovering Untold Stories - Phase 3