Screech owl - Wikipedia
Screech owls are typical owls (Strigidae) belonging to the genus Megascops with 22 living species. For most of the 20th century, this genus was merged with the Old World scops owls in Otus, but nowadays it is again considered separately based on a range of behavioral, biogeographical, morphological, and DNA sequence data.
Eastern Screech-Owl Identification - All About Birds
The Eastern Screech-Owl is a short, stocky bird, with a large head and almost no neck. Its wings are rounded; its tail is short and square. Pointed ear tufts are often raised, lending its head a distinctive silhouette.
Eastern Screech Owl Sounds (Their TWO haunting calls!)
Eastern Screech Owls are known for making many different noises, from songs to hoots to rattles to bill snaps. My favorite sound is definitely their whinny (sound #2). Below, you are going to learn how to identify the CALLS, SOUNDS, and HOOTS of an Eastern Screech Owl (Megascops asio).
Eastern Screech-Owl | Audubon Field Guide
This robin-sized nightbird is common over much of the east, including in city parks and shady suburbs, where many human residents are unaware they have an owl for a neighbor. The owl spends the day roosting in holes or in dense cover, becoming active at dusk.
Screech owl | Size, Habitat, & Facts | Britannica
Screech owl, any of approximately 25 species of New World owls known for their shrill calls. They possess a facial disk and ear tufts and are colored in a concealing bark pattern. They are rather small owls, about 20–30 centimeters (8–12 inches) long.
Eastern Screech-Owl - All About Birds
Common east of the Rockies in woods, suburbs, and parks, the Eastern Screech-Owl is found wherever trees are, and they’re even willing to nest in backyard nest boxes. These supremely camouflaged birds hide out in nooks and tree crannies through the day, so train your ears and listen for them at night.
Western Screech-Owl Identification - All About Birds
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 camouflaged birds with a base color that can be grayish, brownish, or reddish-brown (rufous).