Dec 5, 2018 · Western Screech-Owls are small owls with stocky bodies. They have somewhat square heads, almost no neck, and conspicuous ear tufts. The tail is short. They are superbly …

The western screech owl (Megascops kennicottii) is a small owl native to North and Central America, closely related to the eastern screech owl. The scientific name commemorates the …

Inconspicuous but locally very common is this little owl. In the varied terrain of the west, its haunts range from coastal forests in southeastern Alaska to cactus groves in the Arizona desert, and …

Nov 16, 2025 · Discover the western screech owl's haunting calls, cryptic camouflage, and nocturnal hunting skills in deserts, woodlands, and suburban areas across western North …

Feb 28, 2023 · The Western Screech-Owl is a solitary bird that feeds on insects, small mammals, and birds. It hunts primarily at night and is known for its distinctive calls, which are a series of …

All about the Western Screech Owl - characteristics, life expectancy, distribution, behavior, diet, predators, interesting facts, and much more.

Pint-sized, cryptically patterned gray owl with fine streaks of black and white; short ear tufts. Found in a variety of wooded habitats, but favors riparian and deciduous areas. Can be found …

Oct 23, 2020 · The Western Screech Owl is a small, nocturnal woodland Owl with short ear-tufts and yellow eyes. A grey and a less common brown morph are known to exist. The species …

Sep 21, 2023 · Western screech-owls look much like eastern screech-owls, with adult morphs in Great Plains, Mexican, Mojave, brown Pacific, and gray Pacific colorations. They have gray …

Western Screech-Owl is plump in stature and slightly larger than an American Robin. They are quite common, but because they are secretive and well-camouflaged, they are not often seen. …