Sarah Screech Owl

Scientific Name: Megascops asio

Hatch Year: 2017

Non-releasable due to: human imprint

Eastern Screech Owl Facts:

Screech owls nest almost exclusively in tree cavities but will also use old Pileated Woodpecker and Northern Flicker cavities; they can also be attracted to nest boxes.
Screech owls hunt from dusk to dawn, with most hunting being done during the first four hours of darkness.
Their plumage is patterned with complex bands and spots that give them bird excellent camouflage against tree bark.
Due to their small size and excellent camouflage, screech owls are far more often heard than seen.
Red and gray individuals occur across the range of the Eastern Screech-Owl, with about one-third of all individuals being red. Rufous (red morph) owls are more common in the East.