Nicknamed 'screech owl', the barn owl's call is a haunting, high-pitched scream 🙉 But that's not the only sound in this owl's vocab. Here's how to identify its different calls 🦉💭 | Robert E Fuller

Call of the screech-owl Eastern screech-owls are active at night and are far more often heard than seen. Turn the volume way up and listen closely… then watch the owl’s reaction to another screech owl calling! These owls vocalize frequently, so learning to identify their call is a great way to know when one is near. More facts: http://bit.ly/2BAGWl3 Attract screech-owls to your property by putting up nest boxes: http://bit.ly/2P9U6xF Screech-owls will also nest in kestrel boxes. Plans: http://bi

(Sound on) Nox the Eastern screech owl has plenty to say and it may surprise you. Owls make far more sounds than just the iconic “whooo” we learn as children. Screech owls purr, whinny, chuckle and even hiss! | Columbian Park Zoo

There's more to owl sounds than just “hoo, hoo”! Each owl species has its own unique calls — sometimes even more than one. Today, let’s dive into the fascinating sounds that Newton, our ambassador Eastern Screech-Owl will try and demonstrate. Eastern Screech-Owls have two main calls: A descending, almost horse-like whinny, which they use to defend their territories or an extended trill on a single pitch, which is used to attract mates and stay in touch with family members. (This is what you are