Photo by Alan Henry

Scientific Name: Megascops asio

What looks like large erect ears on the screech owl are actually just tufts of feathers.

• Size: Weight: Average 6 ounces; Length: 7 to 10 inches
• Diet: Insects, songbirds and rodents
• Habitat: Deciduous, evergreen and mixed woodland habitats
• Range in the Wild: Southern Canada through midwestern and eastern United States, Central America

Conservation Status

Listed as Least Concern.

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