Screech Owl
Screech Owl: Small to medium-sized owls belonging to the genus Megascops, known for their distinctive high-pitched screeching calls. These nocturnal birds of prey have compact bodies, rounded heads with prominent ear tufts, and sharp talons for hunting small mammals, insects, and other prey. With excellent camouflage and keen nocturnal vision, screech owls are skilled hunters that primarily reside in wooded areas across the Americas.