Eastern Screech Owl
Megascops asio
The eastern screech owl or eastern screech-owl is a small owl that is relatively common in Eastern North America, from Mexico to Canada. This species resides in most types of woodland habitats across its range, and is relatively adaptable to urban and developed areas compared to other owls.

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Community Sightings
Recent observations from the iNaturalist community

Jan 15, 2026
Cattail Trail, West Lafayette, IN, US
bydevlin61
Research Grade
· 1 ID
Jan 15, 2026
Michigan, US
byEmerson Laverty
Research Grade
· 3 IDs
Jan 14, 2026
Village At Anderson Mill, Austin, TX 78750, USA
byTony
Research Grade
· 3 IDs
Jan 14, 2026
Peninsula Dr, Grapevine, TX, US
byjan lapine
Research Grade
· 2 IDs