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
Recent observations from the iNaturalist community
Mar 1, 2026
Home, Town of Cochiti Lake, Sandoval County, NM, USA
byM.L. Watson
Research Grade
· 1 ID
Feb 28, 2026
Campus Dr, Provo, UT, US
byJ. W. Nelson
Research Grade
· 3 IDs
Feb 27, 2026
Central Okanagan, CA-BC, CA
byMike Walchuck
Research Grade
· 3 IDs
Feb 27, 2026
San Tomas, Campbell, CA, USA
byStacie Wolny
Research Grade
· 2 IDs