Eastern
Screech-Owl
(Otus asio)
| Eastern
Screech-Owl Information Length: 8 - 10" Habitat: Open deciduous or mixed woodlands, orchards, residential areas, parks. Prefers habitat near open areas and requires trees with existing cavities for nesting. |
 Photo © Mike Danzenbaker |
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| Diet: Insects, including moths, | Click to enlarge | |||
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katydids, beetles, and crickets; rodents such as mice and voles; amphibians, reptiles, crayfish; some small birds and fish. |
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 Identification
tips for the Eastern Screech-Owl |
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| Range
Maps: (Click map to enlarge.) |
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| Breeding Map | Winter Map (CBC) | |||
| Additional
Information: Cornell Lab of Ornithology Photos, description, similar species, sound, range, habitat, food, behavior, reproduction, and conservation status. |
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