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Western Screech Owl

Megascops kennicottii

Description:

It is camouflaged for protection. Eats lots of insects and small mammals. up 8" tall weighing about 8 ozs.

Habitat:

Woodlands and orchards.Prefers woods near creeks. A cavity nester that will use nestboxes or old trees.

Notes:

this one has broken wing at BRC. what it lacks in size, makes up for in character! i love this little gal.

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Santa Rosa, California, USA

Lat: 38.45, Long: -122.71

Spotted on Jun 28, 2012
Submitted on Jun 28, 2012

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