![]() These zones are rich with life, filled with reptiles, amphibians, insects, birds, and small mammals- all favored prey of this owl. Riparian areas are the forested areas along rivers and streams. The double trill and soft hooting of the Western Screech Owl is often heard in riparian areas, this owl’s habitat of choice. Though the three species may look similar, to a trained ear, the call of the Western Screech Owl sounds quite different than that of the Eastern or Whiskered Screech Owl. However, the unique voices of the Screech Owls do play an important role in distinguishing the three species from one another. There are three species of Screech Owls in North America and only one is known for its screech. So of course the Screech Owl must be the “screecher”, right? Not necessarily. Owls make lots of unusual noises they hoot, toot, scream, bark, hiss, and screech. Not globally threatened suffers from habitat loss as riparian areas are developed ![]() Nocturnal, begins foraging shortly after sunset sits and waits for prey, will also forage on the ground Nest Site: cavity nester, often in holes made by Flickers will use nest boxes Males: series of 5-15 soft hoots double trill, one short, one long “bouncing-ball” rhythm Male and female will often sing duet of short notes on one pitch Variety of small animals including: insects, reptiles, amphibians, crayfish, small mammals, small birds Mostly riparian areas also forests and deserts Range: western North America, from southeast Alaska through western Mexico east to Texas and Oklahoma Kennicott’s Screech owl, Vinaceous Screech OwlĮastern Screech Owl, Whiskered Screech Owl Young: more gray-brown, less distinct barring Males: usually gray, with darker streaks on its chest white wing bars, white streak on shoulders A small, grayish owl with yellow eyes, dark beak, and small ear tufts
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