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Princeton's WordNet

  1. screech owlnoun

    any owl that has a screeching cry

  2. screech owl, Otus asionoun

    small North American owl having hornlike tufts of feathers whose call sounds like a quavering whistle

Wiktionary

  1. screech owlnoun

    A North American owl belonging to the Megascops genus.

  2. screech owlnoun

    the barn owl, Tyto alba.

  3. Etymology: From the fact that these species are owls which emit screeching calls.

Wikipedia

  1. Screech owl

    Screech owls or screech-owls are typical owls (Strigidae) belonging to the genus Megascops, with 23 living species known at present, but new ones are frequently recognized and unknown ones are still being discovered on a regular basis, especially in the Andes. For most of the 20th century, this genus was merged with the Old World scops owls in Otus, but nowadays it is again considered separately based on a range of behavioral, biogeographical, morphological, and DNA sequence data. Screech owls are restricted to the Americas. Some species formerly placed with them are nowadays considered more distinct (see below for details). The related barn owl does, as well.

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  1. screech owl

    A screech owl is a type of small to medium-sized owl characterized by its distinctive high-pitched calls or "screeches." These predominantly nocturnal birds primarily reside in woodland habitats but can adapt to a variety of environments depending on the specific species. Screech owls are found in both North and South America, but the specific species and characteristics can vary greatly. They are generally known for their rounded heads, ear tufts and yellow eyes.

Wikidata

  1. Screech owl

    Screech owls or Screech-owls are typical owls belonging to the genus Megascops. Twenty-one living species are known at present, but new ones are frequently recognized and unknown ones are still being discovered on a regular basis, especially in the Andes. For most of the 20th century, this genus was merged with the Old World scops owls in Otus, but nowadays it is again considered separate based on a range of behavioral, biogeographical, morphological and DNA sequence data. Screech owls are restricted to the Americas. Some species formerly placed with them are nowadays considered more distinct. See below for details. The common name "screech owl" is sometimes used for the not closely related Barn Owl as well.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of screech owl in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of screech owl in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3


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