Western Screech-Owl

22 cm (8") Common. Western United States, British Columbia. Woodlands, deserts, streamside groves, farms, suburban areas.

Small owl with yellow eyes and usually a dark bill. Ear tufts may be flattened for a round-headed look. Mostly gray; some birds show a brown. Underparts are barred and streaked.

Nocturnal.

Best found and identified from Eastern Screech-owl by location and voice.

Song: a series of accelerated whistles; short trill followed by a longer trill.

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Credit: Beth Hoffman