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Information: MCCD #(815) 338-6223

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ScreechA Common Name:
Eastern Screech Owl
 
 
Scientific Name: Otis asio

 

Diet: Small mammals, birds, insects, frogs and reptiles.

 

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.