Vermiculated Screech Owl song and calls

Birdsong and calls are often the easiest way to identify the Vermiculated Screech Owl, especially when the bird is hidden in dense foliage. Below is what to listen for.

Song

The primary song is a series of soft, trilling hoots, often described as a 'purring' or 'rattling' trill, typically lasting 2-4 seconds. It can be a single trill or a series of short trills. The pitch is relatively low for a screech owl.

Calls

Various calls include a soft 'whinny' or 'chuckle' when agitated, and a sharp 'wup' or 'chup' call used for contact or alarm.

When they vocalize

Most vocal during the breeding season (late dry season to early wet season) and primarily at night, especially at dusk and dawn.

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