Western Bird Guide: Birds of the Rockies and West to the Pacific

by Charles K. Reed

SCREECH OWL.

373. Otus asio asio. 10 inches.

These may be found in two color phases, the red or gray with black and white markings. It is frequently called the “Little Horned Owl,” because of its ear tufts. They are easily tamed and become great pets, and about a barn are as good as a cat for catching mice.