There’s more to owl sounds than just “hoo, hoo.” Each species of owl has its own unique call — sometimes more than one. Learn more and get tips on what to listen for outside in this article: https://abcbirds.org/blog21/owl-sounds/ Press play with the sound on to listen to a Northern Saw-whet Owl call recording by Micah Riegner | American Bird Conservancy

There's more to owl sounds than just “hoo, hoo”! Each owl species has its own unique calls — sometimes even more than one. Today, let’s dive into the fascinating sounds that Newton, our ambassador Eastern Screech-Owl will try and demonstrate. Eastern Screech-Owls have two main calls: A descending, almost horse-like whinny, which they use to defend their territories or an extended trill on a single pitch, which is used to attract mates and stay in touch with family members. (This is what you are

The Southern Boobook is Australia's smallest and also most common owl. It is also known as the 'Mopoke', can you hear why? These owls feed mainly at night on insects and small mammals like mice. They locate their prey by listening and watching from a tall perch and they take flying prey like moths and small bats in mid-air while ground prey are pounced upon. They usually nest in tree hollows and the female incubates the eggs, but both male and female feed the young. Image thanks to Sharon G McCa