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Rufous

Eastern Screech Owl

Fast Facts

  • Eastern Screech Owl
  • Height: 8 in.
  • Weight: 6 oz lbs.
  • Wingspan: 22 in.
  • Came to RAPTOR in 2012

Rufous

Rufous:, a male, red Eastern Screech Owls is often mistaken for a young Great Horned Owl. Like Great Horned Owls, they have ear tufts and golden eyes. Weighing only 1/3 of a pound, his attitude is as fierce as a great Horned Owl! Nocturnal and making its home in a cavity, you might be unaware that the owl is living in the woods behind your home till you hear it’s vocalization which sounds like a horse whinny.

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