Owls of Southeastern Arizona
 
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Whiskered Screech Owl

The Whiskered Screech Owl is found in Wooded Canyons that are above 5000 feet in elevation.  

This bird's call is either four or five short whistles all on the same pitch or a Morse-code-like call.

This bird is regular in summer and rare in winter.

 

Pygmy Owl

Pygmy Owls are found in mountain woodlands. They are often active in the daytime and are usually found by hearing their double-noted whistle.

This bird is here year-round.

 

 

Great Horned Owl

The Great Horned Owl is a common permanent resident in southeastern Arizona.

 

 

Western Screech Owl

The Western Screech Owl is a common permanent resident in southeastern Arizona. It is normally found at elevations below 5000 feet.

 

 

Northern Saw-Whet Owl

The Northern Saw-Whet Owl is a rare permanent resident at high elevations in southeastern Arizona. 


OTHER OWLS IN SOUTHEASTERN ARIZONA:

Barn Owl, Ferruginous Pygmy-Owl (rare and localized), Long-eared Owl, Short-Eared Owl.

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