There’s more to owl sounds than just “hoo, hoo.” Each species of owl has its own unique call — sometimes more than one. Learn more and get tips on what to listen for outside in this article: https://abcbirds.org/blog21/owl-sounds/ Press play with the sound on to listen to a Northern Saw-whet Owl call recording by Micah Riegner | American Bird Conservancy

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

Most owls eat mainly small rodents, but their diets also include birds, fish, insects, and larger creatures like young deer and foxes. Some owls hunt during the day or at dusk, but the majority pursue prey at night, aided by their ultra-sensitive hearing and excellent night vision. Owls have a trait called eyeshine—their eyes glow orange-red when illuminated at night. The glow is caused by a layer of tissue behind their retinas that reflects visible light, giving them extraordinary ability to se