Where do Screech Owls live?
There are two widespread species of screech owls in the U.S., the Eastern and Western Screech-Owls, plus a third species, Whiskered Screech-Owl, which is found in the mountains of southeast Arizona and points farther south. When combined, their ranges blanket the continental U.S. plus parts of Alaska, Canada, and Mexico. Screech owls prefer areas where woods meet openings. The woods provide roosting habitat while the openings provide foraging habitat. A large, treeless grassland will not suffice, nor will an extensive, dense forest. Urban habitats are heavily used by screech owls since our shaded lawns, parks, and golf courses often provide adequate habitat.
