Screech Owl

This is the red phase of the Screech Owl.

A smaller owl than other owls. They are smaller than 9" tall.

They like to live in open areas in the undergrowth of the forest. They will eat most any kind of animal such as rabbits, mice and worms etc.

They nest in holes and cavities of trees. But will not dig out a hole themselves. They will accept a nest box to live in. They lay from 2 to 6 eggs once a year. And they incubate the eggs 27 to 34 days.

They hunt at night but can hunt in the day. They fly in a U shapped pattern. And the young depend on their food for about 6 to 8 weeks.

It is estimated there are 900,000 of these owls in existance.

Of course their call is a screech  but not always. 

Owls are a sign of wisdom.  The Greek goddess of wisdom had an owl as her symbol. It also could be that they are successful hunters, able to get game that humans were not able to catch. Also their large eyes give the impression of wisdom.

Proverbs 3:7 " Do not be wise in your own eyes; Fear the Lord and turn away from evil."