Western Screech Owl
Megascops kennicottii
The western screech owl is a small owl native to North and Central America, closely related to the eastern screech owl. The scientific name commemorates the American naturalist Robert Kennicott.
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Community Sightings
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Jun 2, 2026
Hood River OR (HOO), Hood River, OR 97031, USA
bylauradugan
Research Grade
· 1 ID
May 31, 2026
N Atfield Pl, Tucson, AZ, US
byrobbievh
Research Grade
· 2 IDs
May 31, 2026
Sturtevant Trail, Sierra Madre, CA, US
byAdam Long
Research Grade
· 2 IDs
May 31, 2026
Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests, Nutrioso, AZ, US
byminecat
Research Grade
· 1 ID