Striped Owls are known for their diverse vocalizations. Their repertoire includes deep hoots, eerie screeches, and a range of calls that help give an otherworldly ambiance to tropical rainforests from Southern Mexico all the way to Argentina. Despite their eeriness, in many local cultures, Striped Owls are believed to bring luck to those who encounter them — so consider yourself lucky if you spot one. Photo © Corinne Benavides | BirdNote

JR the Eastern Screech-Owl sings without even opening his bill and vibrates when he trills. | International Owl Center

How to Speak Eastern Screech Owl 🦉Eastern screech owls are some of the cutest owls out there—but don’t let their name fool you! Unlike the classic screech, these little owls have a gentle, whinnying call that sounds a bit like tiny horses in the forest. 🐴🌲 They use this sound to defend their territory.They also have a unique, bouncy call, almost like a toad’s, that pairs use to stay connected. 💕What are the Eastern screech owls saying near you?👉 Follow for more ways to connect with the wild

Living in a variety of forest types, the diet of the Eastern screech owl is one of the most varied of all North American owl species. Primary prey is region-specific, with these tiny raptors feeding on everything from insects, crayfish, and earthworms to songbirds, rodents, and amphibians. Hunting under the cover of darkness, screech owls will swoop down from their perch and capture prey, sometimes storing uneaten food items in tree cavities. This red phased screech owl was photographed at the W

The little Eastern Screech-Owl lives alongside people in many suburban and even urban settings throughout the eastern United States. Although widespread, this nocturnal bird, like the Barn Owl and Eastern Whip-poor-will, often goes unseen and is best detected by its song and calls. The screech-owl has a distinctive, whinny-like call. If you've heard that odd sound, you may have an Eastern Screech-Owl as a neighbor! This owl also brings an unexpected visitor to its nest in one of the bird world's