Eastern Screech-Owl
Megascops asio
ok. 20,5 cmDorosły ptak
total length
total length
wzdłuż osi ciała · od końca dzioba do końca ogonaMeasurement: side
- Mass
- 121–244 gObie płcie — Cornell
Eastern Screech-Owl — size comparison
The eastern screech owl inhabits eastern North American forests, parks and wooded settlements. Grey and reddish forms occur. It rests concealed by day; trills a
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wzdłuż osi ciała · od końca dzioba do końca ogonaReference values · details in the profiles
Total lengthScale in cm
0510152025
approx. 20.5 cm
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Eastern Screech-Owl — size comparison — facts and sources
The eastern screech owl inhabits eastern North American forests, parks and wooded settlements. Grey and reddish forms occur. It rests concealed by day; trills and descending calls often reveal it.
After dark it watches from perches for insects, rodents and small animals. Parents bring prey to hollow nests. Bones and hair return in pellets.