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Who tf named screech owls that then
Beats me. I could never find any decent sounding explaination that didn't sound like an anecdote or folklore.
Here's what they do sound like. It's high pitched, but I wouldnt call it a screech. I find both calls very charming. Maybe people were just spooked easier in the Olden Days?
How adorable 😭😭 what a hoot
I also love bald eagles (lucky enough to have one as a neighbor) who make a little beepity chirping I like. People feel the need to dub over it.
I do like their chirpy sound, but having been next to one doing some actual screeching before, they can be pretty darn loud when they want!