Third largest owl species in Montana (tallest)
During the breeding season (from March-July), males and females give a low-pitched series of resonating “hoo”s for about 10 “hoo”s with about 30 seconds between calls. The female’s song is higher pitched than the males.
Males will defend territories with a soft “ooo,ooh” lifting in pitch slightly at the end. Juveniles will screech for food and chitter when being fed, as will the adults when feeding.
