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Arizona Western Screech Owl

One of the least seen owls in Orange County, western screech owls are small, quiet, and very well camouflaged! You are more likely to hear one than see one, but here’s a video we got of one to share! Even if you were to look at one, you still probably wouldn’t even notice it. These owls primarily hunt rodents and insects and have an average lifespan of 1-8 years. This was taken in almost complete darkness with no artificial lighting. If you do want to listen for one, you’ll need to go into a woo

Through the Lens: Eastern Screech-Owl Camouflage