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Western Sreech Owl

The Western Sreech Owl is an amazing owl. It is a small, nocturnal, woodland owl of western North America andis one of the wests more common owl at lower elevations. They are squat looking owls that sit erect, with their plumage fluffled out, with the feet and legs obscured, and distinct ear tufts raised.

The size of a female- 23cm long. Wingspan- 56cm long The size of a male- 21cm long. wingspan- 54cm long Its are nocturnal, with activity generally begining 20-30 minutes after sunset. Flight is noisless with soft wingbeats and gliding.

The males most common call is a mellow, muted trill "hoo hoo hoo" or the boucing ball song, that speeds up at the end, but maintains a consant pitch.