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The Western Screech-Owl is a small, stocky owl species with prominent ear tufts. It measures about 18–25 cm (7–10 inches) in length and is roughly the same size as an American Robin (Turdus migratorius). It has a rounded head, short neck, and can flatten its ear tufts. Its eyes are bright yellow and the beak usually appears dark or blackish. The plumage provides excellent camouflage and can be gray, brownish, or reddish (rufous) in tone. The facial disk is pale and bordered with dark streaks; th