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Western Screech-Owl

Megascops kennicottii

Description:

Similar to Eastern Screech-Owl. Different habitat and calls.

Habitat:

Riparian and canyon surrounded by Pinon-Juniper woodlands

Notes:

The only one I've ever seen! Really cool bird.

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7 Comments

Desmond.E.S.O
Desmond.E.S.O 9 years ago

Me Too Josh! Congrats and Thanks for sharing!

Vinny
Vinny 9 years ago

Great picture, looks like the tree has a face!

Leuba Ridgway
Leuba Ridgway 9 years ago

Lovely spotting - he looks safe and secure !

AustinH.
AustinH. 9 years ago

Emily Southwestern Colorado is one of the most spectacular areas I've been to! I absolutely loved it.

EmilyMarino
EmilyMarino 9 years ago

Still haven't found a wild one! Excellent spotting in an amazing area of Colorado!

jeslowery
jeslowery 9 years ago

Cute!!

JoshuaGSmith
JoshuaGSmith 9 years ago

Great classic position! Sometimes I dream of seeing one like this! JK :)

AustinH.
Spotted by
AustinH.

Colorado, USA

Spotted on May 19, 2013
Submitted on Feb 25, 2015

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