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A small, large-headed owl with prominent ear tufts. Occurs in both gray and red morphs. Males and females both sing, giving a mellow tremolo (heard here) and a shrill, descending whinny.
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Juveniles are fluffy and gray with very fine barring...
- Juvenile (Northern) Juveniles Are Fluffy and Gray With Very Fine Barring Throughout
Juvenile (Northern) Juveniles Are Fluffy and Gray With Very...
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5 paź 2018 · Juveniles are fluffy and gray with very fine barring throughout. © Judy Fairchild / Macaulay Library South Carolina, May 09, 2017. Adult red morph (Northern) Typically sleeps during the day with feathers pressed against edge of roost hole to create excellent camouflage. Red morph is rich reddish brown with vertical streaks.
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.
23 paź 2020 · Eastern Screech Owls are single brooded, but may re-nest if the first clutch is lost. When the young are small the female tears the food up for them. Adults tend to remain near their breeding areas year-round while juveniles disperse in the autumn.
Juvenile eastern screech owl. Their breeding habitat is deciduous or mixed woods in eastern North America. Usually solitary, they nest in a tree cavity, either natural or excavated by a woodpecker. Holes must have a 7 to 20 cm (3 to 8 in) entrance to accommodate this owl.
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Small, stocky owl with large head and no neck. Pointed ear tufts are often raised. Varies in color from gray to bright rufous (reddish-brown). Intricate pattern is perfect for camouflage against tree bark.
