You’ll find these birds mainly across northern Australia, where they live quietly in open forests and woodland edges. They hunt at dusk and through the night, gliding low between trees and striking with sudden speed. Despite their size, they’re incredibly elusive — most people never realise they’re nearby. During the day they sit motionless, perfectly camouflaged against tree trunks, watching everything without being seen. A true top predator of the north. Silent. Powerful. Rarely spotted. 🌿🦉

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Eastern Screech-Owl Identification, All About Birds, Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Rufous-winged Sparrow Identification, All About Birds, Cornell Lab of Ornithology

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A beautiful red morph Eastern Screen Owl has been hanging out in the Barred Owl box the last few days. These small owls come in two main color phases—gray and red (rufous)—and both can be found in Massachusetts. The red morph is less common, making this visitor just a bit cooler! They’re year-round residents in MA, nesting in tree cavities (or nest boxes like this one!) and helping control insect and rodent populations. | Northern Hatfield Wildlife | Facebook