Megascops asio
Wooded neighborhoods in the East. A robin-sized owl with ear tufts. Gray or red.
What does a eastern screech-owl look like?
A robin-sized owl with ear tufts. Gray or red.
What sign does it leave?
No useful track.
Droppings
Small pellets under a roost hole. Do not handle droppings.
Where you find it
Wooded neighborhoods in the East.
This page is a field guide, not a permit to approach wildlife. If a bird is injured, call a local wildlife rehabilitator.
Often confused with a barred owl. All animal identification pages.