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Western Screech-Owl

Megascops kennicottii

Small gray or rufous owl with ear tufts and yellow eyes. Native night predator of rodents and insects; attract with roosting cavities and native riparian habitat.

Plants that support Western Screech-Owl

1 plants

California Sycamore

Platanus racemosa

critical

tree

Cavity nester; utilizes large hollow cavities for breeding Jan-Aug, yearlong shelter

Bay Area native