Screech owls or screech-owls are typical owls (Strigidae) belonging to the genus Megascops. source
Screech owls or screech-owls are typical owls (Strigidae) belonging to the genus Megascops.
Twenty-one living species of Screech owls are known at present. source
Twenty-one living species of Screech owls are known at present.
The common name "screech owl" is sometimes used for the not closely related barn owl as well. source
The common name "screech owl" is sometimes used for the not closely related barn owl as well.
Similar to other owls, the screech owl females are larger than the males of their species. source
Similar to other owls, the screech owl females are larger than the males of their species.
Screech owls have a compact size and shape, the screech owls are small and agile. source
Screech owls have a compact size and shape, the screech owls are small and agile.
Screech owls are about 7 to 10 inches tall and have a wingspan of about 18 to 24 inches. source
Screech owls are about 7 to 10 inches tall and have a wingspan of about 18 to 24 inches.
Screech owls have prominent, wide-set feather tufts with bright yellow eyes. source
Screech owls have prominent, wide-set feather tufts with bright yellow eyes.
Screech owls have well-developed raptorial claws and curved bill. source
Screech owls have well-developed raptorial claws and curved bill.
Screech owls use them as a tool to tear their prey into pieces that are small enough for them to swallow. source
Screech owls use them as a tool to tear their prey into pieces that are small enough for them to swallow.
Screech owls tend to carry their prey to the nest and then eat it. source
Screech owls tend to carry their prey to the nest and then eat it.
Screech owls hunt from perches in semi-open landscapes. source
Screech owls hunt from perches in semi-open landscapes.
Screech owls prefer areas which contain old trees with hollows. source
Screech owls prefer areas which contain old trees with hollows.
Screech-owls have a good sense of hearing which helps them locate their prey in any habitat. source
Screech-owls have a good sense of hearing which helps them locate their prey in any habitat.
Screech-owls are used for tearing their prey into pieces small enough to swallow easily. source
Screech-owls are used for tearing their prey into pieces small enough to swallow easily.
The evolutionary relationships of the scops and screech owls are not entirely clear. source
The evolutionary relationships of the scops and screech owls are not entirely clear.
The northern screech-owls are found in eastern states, such as New Jersey and New York. source
The northern screech-owls are found in eastern states, such as New Jersey and New York.
In 1848, the screech owls were split off as Megascops. source
In 1848, the screech owls were split off as Megascops.
Screech owls have different brownish hues with whitish, patterned underside. source
Screech owls have different brownish hues with whitish, patterned underside.
An eastern screech-owl lived in the wild for 14 years. source
An eastern screech-owl lived in the wild for 14 years.
