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Whiskered Screech-Owl - Megascops trichopsis

Range Map (Americas): Whiskered Screech-Owl

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Range Map (North): Whiskered Screech-Owl

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Range Map (Central): Whiskered Screech-Owl

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Photo: tony battiste; 2008 Nov 20; USA, Arizona; Battiste Bed, Breakfast and Birds, Hereford; Adult;

Song: Series of 4-10 hoots: "hoo-hoo-hoo-hoo-hoo" either given by an individual or duet between pairs. Song is similar to Western-Screech Owl and Elf Owl but lower pitched. Also similar to tooting rhythm of Northern Saw-Whet Owl but more resonant.

Sound: Kevin J. Colver; Jun; AZ; Adult; Primary Sound;

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Number of species: 742

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