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Owls of North America: Screech Owls

Just 10 in. long, the Screech Owl has a surprisingly big bark for its bite-sized body! The male’s most common call is a mellow, muted trill “hoo-hoo-hoo…“, or bouncing ball song, that speeds up at the end, but maintains a constant pitch. It is given by the male during the mating and nesting seasons, but