Screech Owl
Both of our screech owls that live at The Zoo do so because they have vision impairments. This impacts their ability to hunt for food and would be their demise in the wild.
Scientific name
Megascops asio
Lifespan
About 14 years in the wild, up to 20 under human care
Range
Eastern North America
Diet
Small birds, small mammals, reptiles, insects, crayfish
Social Structure
Screech owls are usually solitary outside of breeding season. They will nest in a naturally-occuring tree hollow or one made by a woodpecker.
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Threats in the Wild
Although currently listed as Least Concern, eastern screech owl populations are in decline.
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