Talk:Western screech owl

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Screech?

I've often wondered why this species (and its Eastern cousin) is called "screech owl". Its call doesn't (usually?) sound anything like a screech. Does anyone know why? Is there another kind of owl that screeches? Boris B 06:34, 18 September 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Wiki Education assignment: California Natural History

This article was the subject of a Wiki Education Foundation-supported course assignment, between 24 August 2022 and 2 December 2022. Further details are available on the course page. Student editor(s): Juicygerry, Engracia22, Adrcllo (article contribs).

— Assignment last updated by Seanflaherty2003 (talk) 01:23, 30 September 2022 (UTC)[reply]

We are going to be editing the following portions: Description, Breeding, Nesting, Hunting and Prey, Conservation Status Juicygerry (talk) 00:09, 14 October 2022 (UTC)[reply]

Talk:Western screech owl

Screech?

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