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
Jul 18, 2026
Monterey County, US-CA, US
byBill Hubick
Research Grade
· 1 ID
Jul 17, 2026
Los Angeles County, CA, USA
byDiego Balbuena
Research Grade
· 1 ID
Jul 17, 2026
Ridge top, Arrowhead Loop Trail, Coyote Valley Open Space Preserve, Coyote, CA, USA
byedwardrooks
Research Grade
· 1 ID
Jul 17, 2026
Mariposa County, US-CA, US
byBeth Pratt
Research Grade
· 1 ID