It’s difficult to ID Eastern and Western screech-owl species—location is your best bet. Hear their call and learn about their ...

Owls are more often heard than seen. In New York, there are eight species of these interesting raptors, with the majority most active at night. Some live here year-round, some are migratory. They ...

Owls of the world come in all different sizes. The elf owl of the desert Southwest is so small it can fit into a teacup. The largest owl, the great gray, looms in the western forests including the ...

Though common and widespread, it is rarely seen. More often it is heard. I’m speaking of the Western Screech Owl, the Coachella Valley’s smallest owl. Standing only eight inches tall and weighing in ...