A photo of a Eastern Screech Owl (Megascops asio)
Eastern Screech Owl

Eastern Screech Owl

Megascops asio

The eastern screech owl (Megascops asio) or eastern screech-owl, is a small owl that is relatively common in Eastern North America, from Mexico to Canada. This species is native to most wooded environments of its distribution, and more so than any other owl in its range, has adapted well to manmade development, although it frequently avoids detection due to its strictly nocturnal habits. Two color variations are referred to as "red or rufous morphs" and "gray morphs" by bird watchers and ornithologists. Rusty birds are more common in the southern parts of the range; pairings of the two color variants do occur.
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Melinda Cody
Saturday 25 Mar 2023 - 12:28am
United States
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Sarah S
Saturday 04 Mar 2023 - 7:48pm
United States
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Luis Humberto Montemayor
Thursday 02 Mar 2023 - 5:42pm
Mexico
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Christopher Collins
Tuesday 28 Feb 2023 - 5:00pm
United States
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