529K views · 38K reactions | (Sound on) Nox the Eastern screech owl has plenty to say and it may surprise you. Owls make far more sounds than just the iconic “whooo” we learn as children. Screech owls purr, whinny, chuckle and even hiss! | Columbian Park Zoo | Facebook

🦉 Think all owls hoot? Think again! The Eastern Screech Owl has some of the cutest (and strangest) calls in the forest. 🐴 Their whinny sounds like a little horse—used to defend their territory. 🐸 Their bouncy trill sounds like a toad—used for pairs to stay in touch.Nature is full of surprises, and owls are incredible communicators. 🌌💬 Have you ever heard an Eastern Screech Owl? Comment below & share this with a friend who loves wildlife!#EasternScreechOwl #OwlsOfFacebook #BirdSounds #Nature

This Eastern Screech Owl (23-4998) was discovered in Fort Lauderdale unable to fly. With a confirmed left wing fracture, the wing was placed in a wrap to allow for proper alignment while healing. Severe trauma was also noted in the right eye. With regular bandage changes and physical therapy, this patient’s wing has healed nicely. After over a month in care and several visits with an ophthalmologist, the condition of the owl’s eye continued to degrade. The decision was made to surgically remove

10K views · 632 reactions | 2 eastern screech owls high up in a tree | Harry Collins Photography | Facebook