Eastern Screech Owl

Question 0

What is the Eastern Screech Owl’s name that we have at W.O.W.?

Answer 0

The Eastern Screech Owl’s name is Caesar.

Question 1

What class are Eastern Screech Owls?

Answer 1

The Eastern Screech Owl is classified as Aves.

Question 2

Where do Eastern Screech Owls range?

Answer 2

Eastern Screech Owls are native to Missouri but also found in Southern Canada and Northeastern Mexico.

Question 3

What habitat are Eastern Screech Owls found in?

Answer 3

Eastern Screech Owls are found in Woodlots, forests, swamps, and orchards.

Question 4

What do Eastern Screech Owls eat?

Answer 4

Eastern Screech Owls will eat insects, small mammals (especially squirrels), and fish.

Question 5

How many eggs will the Eastern Screech Owls lay?

Answer 5

Eastern Screech Owls will lay around 4-5 white eggs.

Question 6

What preys on Eastern Screech Owls?

Answer 6

Eastern Screech Owls are preyed upon by larger birds of prey, minks, weasels, felines, and canines.

Question 7

Are Eastern Screech Owls nocturnal?

Answer 7

Eastern Screech Owls are nocturnal.

Question 8

Is there any color difference between a male Eastern Screech Owl and a female?

Answer 8

There is no color difference between a male Eastern Screech Owl and a female.

Question 9

Do Eastern Screech Owls migrate?

Answer 9

Eastern Screech Owls are a non-migratory species.

Question 10

How far can Owls turn their head?

Answer 10

Owls can turn their head 3/4 of the way around.

Question 11

About how long will Eastern Screech Owls live in the wild?

Answer 11

Eastern Screech Owls can live 8-10 years in the wild, but not many make it to that age.

Question 12

About how long will Eastern Screech Owls live in captivity?

Answer 12

Eastern Screech Owls can live up to 20 years in captivity.

Question 13

Do Eastern Screech Owls mate for life?

Answer 13

Eastern Screech Owls will mate for life.

Question 14

Are Eastern Screech Owls common in Missouri?

Answer 14

Eastern Screech Owls are very common in Missouri.

Question 15

What is an Eastern Screech Owls best natural defense?

Answer 15

An Eastern Screech Owls best natural defense is camouflage.

Question 16

Are male Eastern Screech Owls smaller or larger than the females.

Answer 16

Male Eastern Screech Owls are smaller than the females.

Question 17

How large is an Eastern Screech Owls wingspan?

Answer 17

An Eastern Screech Owls wingspan is around 18-24 inches.

Question 18

How long are Eastern Screech Owls from head to toe?

Answer 18

Eastern Screech Owls are about 8 1/2 inches from head to toe.

Question 19

What are the Eastern Screech Owls two color phases?

Answer 19

The Eastern Screech Owls two color phases are red and grey.

Question 20

What is one fun fact about Eastern Screech Owls?

Answer 20

They will sometimes bring snakes or animals like that into their nest to eat insect larvae that is infesting the nest.

Question 21

What is one more fun fact about Eastern Screech Owls?

Answer 21

When Eastern Screech Owls ear tufts are raised it means they are excited, when their ear tufts are lowered it means they are relaxed.

Question 22

What is Caesars birth date?

Answer 22

Caesar was born in 2001.

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