Scientific Name: Strix acio
Habitat: Eastern screech owls live in the forests and wetlands of the United States east of the Rocky Mountains. They prefer woodlands that are interspersed with the open clearings, meadows, and fields necessary for hunting.
Diet: Eastern screech owls eat large insects, small rodents, small birds, lizards, frogs, and sometimes small fish.
Size: 0.6 to 0.8 feet tall / 1.5 to 2 foot wingspan
Weight: 0.3 to 0.4 pounds
Lifespan: 1 to 8 years in the wild. Up to 13 years in human care.