Eastern Screech Owl
Eastern Screech Owl (<em>Megascops asio</em>) is a species of Owls (<em>Strigidae</em>) in the order Owls.
Overview
Eastern Screech Owl (Megascops asio) is a species of Owls (Strigidae) in the order Owls. A small tufted owl of North American woodlands, gray or rufous morph; calls with a soft trill rather than a screech; nests in tree cavities; a common backyard owl.
Scientific Classification
Genus: Megascops; binomial: Megascops asio; authority: (Linnaeus, 1758). Typical size: 16-25cm. Average lifespan: 5-10 years.
Distribution
Breeding range: the Nearctic and Middle America.
Conservation Status
This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.
Remarks
No additional remarks recorded.
