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.

Western screech owl. Photo shared on Wikipedia by Randy R. Magnuson.
Western screech owl. Photo shared on Wikipedia by Randy R. Magnuson.
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Western Screech-Owl observed by ethan1616
Oct 15, 2026
S Constitution Dr E, Salt Lake City, UT, US
byethan1616
Research Grade
· 1 ID
Western Screech-Owl observed by mnsj
Oct 15, 2026
California, US
bymnsj
Research Grade
· 3 IDs
Western Screech-Owl observed by az_caver
Oct 15, 2026
Pima County, US-AZ, US
byPatrick Cicero
Research Grade
· 3 IDs
Western Screech-Owl observed by kalinocana
Oct 14, 2026
Central Okanagan, CA-BC, CA
byKalin Antonio Ocaña
Research Grade
· 2 IDs
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