2 eastern screech owls high up in a tree | Harry Collins Photography

How to Speak Eastern Screech Owl 🦉Eastern screech owls are some of the cutest owls out there—but don’t let their name fool you! Unlike the classic screech, these little owls have a gentle, whinnying call that sounds a bit like tiny horses in the forest. 🐴🌲 They use this sound to defend their territory.They also have a unique, bouncy call, almost like a toad’s, that pairs use to stay connected. 💕What are the Eastern screech owls saying near you?👉 Follow for more ways to connect with the wild

The little Eastern Screech-Owl lives alongside people in many suburban and even urban settings throughout the eastern United States. Although widespread, this nocturnal bird, like the Barn Owl and Eastern Whip-poor-will, often goes unseen and is best detected by its song and calls. The screech-owl has a distinctive, whinny-like call. If you've heard that odd sound, you may have an Eastern Screech-Owl as a neighbor! This owl also brings an unexpected visitor to its nest in one of the bird world's

Eastern screech owl | Harry Collins Photography