screech owl
US /ˈskriːtʃ aʊl/
UK /ˈskriːtʃ aʊl/
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coruja-gritadeira, coruja-da-floresta
a small North American owl (genus Megascops) that has ear tufts and a tremulous, mournful call
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We heard the distinctive call of a screech owl in the woods at dusk.
Ouvimos o chamado distinto de uma coruja-gritadeira na floresta ao anoitecer.
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The small screech owl blended perfectly with the tree bark.
A pequena coruja-gritadeira se misturava perfeitamente com a casca da árvore.