Otus asio ORDER: STRIGIFORMES FAMILY: STRIGIDAE
IUCN Conservation Status: Least Concern
© Michael J. Hopiak/CLO
The Eastern Screech-Owl is found in nearly every habitat throughout the eastern United States and southern Canada. It is common in urban as well as rural areas and readily nests in nest boxes.
Two common songs: A descending whistled whinny, and a whistled trill on one pitch. Calls hoots, barks, and screeches.