About the Eastern Screech-Owl
The eastern screech owl or eastern screech-owl is a small owl that is relatively common in Eastern North America, from Mexico to Canada. The species resides in most types of woodland habitats across its range, and is relatively adaptable to urban and developed areas compared to other owls. Although it often lives in close proximity to humans, the eastern screech owl frequently avoids detection due to its strictly nocturnal habits.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Strigiformes |
| Family | Owls (Strigidae) |
| Species | Megascops asio |
| Species Codes | easowl1, EASO, ESOW |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Eastern Screech-Owl belong to?
The Eastern Screech-Owl (Megascops asio) belongs to the Owls family (Strigidae), in the order Strigiformes.
How can I identify the Eastern Screech-Owl?
The eastern screech owl or eastern screech-owl is a small owl that is relatively common in Eastern North America, from Mexico to Canada. The species resides in most types of woodland habitats across its range, and is relatively adaptable to urban and developed areas compared to other owls. Although ...
Where can I report a Eastern Screech-Owl sighting?
You can log sightings of Eastern Screech-Owl on eBird (ebird.org) using species code easowl1, or on iNaturalist.
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