You are going to learn how to identify the CALLS, SOUNDS, and HOOTS of an Eastern Screech Owl (Megascops asio).

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These are the TWO common sounds that Eastern ScreechOwls make:

00:17 SOUND #1:
Their most common noise is an eerie, evenpitched trill, which is often called a tremolo. The tremolo is used by mated pairs during the breeding season to stay in contact.

Males and females are often heard singing this call back and forth, both day and night. This purring trill typically lasts between 35 seconds and contains about 35 notes.

00:49 SOUND #2:
The second sound that Eastern Screechowls make is a shrill, descending whinny. The whinny is used to defend territories. It normally lasts between .5 to 2 seconds long.

Many people think this call is similar to the sound of a miniature horse! While it’s possible to hear these owls during the day, The BEST time to hear them calling is at night.

01:23 Many times, you will hear the tremolo (sound #1), and the whinny (sound #2) sang one after the other.

Credit for the recordings:
Macaulay Library at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Recordists: Wil Hershberger

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