Tropical Screech Owl
Calls & Sounds
Tropical Screech Owl (Megascops choliba) – Rufous morph
The Tropical Screech Owl (Megascops choliba) is the most widespread and common species of owl found in Central & South America. It can be found in a variety of habitats including lowland rainforest, secondary growth, open woodland and suburban areas.
What does a Tropical Screech Owl sound like? The song of the Tropical Screech Owl is a purring, rolling trill, usually followed by one of two punctuated ‘hoo’ notes. They also make a few other call types including excited cackling calls, a bubbly hooting series and a sharp single note squeaky alarm call.
Listen to some examples of Tropical Screech Owl calls below.
Listen to Tropical Screech Owl Sounds
The audio in the video below features the typical song phrases of a Tropical Screech Owl. Recorded in Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve, Ecuador.
Tropical Screech Owl – Cackling calls
XC982803 This recording features a variety of excited bubbly and cackling calls from at least two Tropical Screech Owls. Recorded in Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve, Ecuador.
Tropical Screech Owl – Bubbly hoots
XC982805 This cut is an example of the excited bubbly hooting series of a Tropical Screech Owl. Recorded in Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve, Ecuador.
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