Eastern Screech Owl Flashcards
What is the Eastern Screech Owl’s name that we have at W.O.W.?
The Eastern Screech Owl’s name is Caesar.
What class are Eastern Screech Owls?
The Eastern Screech Owl is classified as Aves.
Where do Eastern Screech Owls range?
Eastern Screech Owls are native to Missouri but also found in Southern Canada and Northeastern Mexico.
What habitat are Eastern Screech Owls found in?
Eastern Screech Owls are found in Woodlots, forests, swamps, and orchards.
What do Eastern Screech Owls eat?
Eastern Screech Owls will eat insects, small mammals (especially squirrels), and fish.
How many eggs will the Eastern Screech Owls lay?
Eastern Screech Owls will lay around 4-5 white eggs.
What preys on Eastern Screech Owls?
Eastern Screech Owls are preyed upon by larger birds of prey, minks, weasels, felines, and canines.
Are Eastern Screech Owls nocturnal?
Eastern Screech Owls are nocturnal.
Is there any color difference between a male Eastern Screech Owl and a female?
There is no color difference between a male Eastern Screech Owl and a female.
Do Eastern Screech Owls migrate?
Eastern Screech Owls are a non-migratory species.
How far can Owls turn their head?
Owls can turn their head 3/4 of the way around.
About how long will Eastern Screech Owls live in the wild?
Eastern Screech Owls can live 8-10 years in the wild, but not many make it to that age.
About how long will Eastern Screech Owls live in captivity?
Eastern Screech Owls can live up to 20 years in captivity.
Do Eastern Screech Owls mate for life?
Eastern Screech Owls will mate for life.
Are Eastern Screech Owls common in Missouri?
Eastern Screech Owls are very common in Missouri.
What is an Eastern Screech Owls best natural defense?
An Eastern Screech Owls best natural defense is camouflage.
Are male Eastern Screech Owls smaller or larger than the females.
Male Eastern Screech Owls are smaller than the females.
How large is an Eastern Screech Owls wingspan?
An Eastern Screech Owls wingspan is around 18-24 inches.
How long are Eastern Screech Owls from head to toe?
Eastern Screech Owls are about 8 1/2 inches from head to toe.
What are the Eastern Screech Owls two color phases?
The Eastern Screech Owls two color phases are red and grey.
What is one fun fact about Eastern Screech Owls?
They will sometimes bring snakes or animals like that into their nest to eat insect larvae that is infesting the nest.
What is one more fun fact about Eastern Screech Owls?
When Eastern Screech Owls ear tufts are raised it means they are excited, when their ear tufts are lowered it means they are relaxed.
What is Caesars birth date?
Caesar was born in 2001.
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