| McHenry County Conservation District / McHenry County College / ScreechA
OWL GALLERY Information: MCCD #(815) 338-6223 |
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Common Name: |
Eastern Screech Owl
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| Scientific Name: | Otis asio
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| Diet: | Small mammals, birds, insects, frogs and reptiles.
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| Comment: | 7-10 inches tall. They come in a gray phase and a red phase. They require hollow trees for nesting but will use boxes provided.
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