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Quiz: Are you an expert on screech owls?

An eastern screech owl perched atop a tree snag.
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Owls have earned a reputation for being mysterious creatures of the night, but there's plenty we do know about these raptors. 

More than 200 species of owls live across the world, including eight right here in Will County. Among these eight is the eastern screech owl. Have you ever seen a screech owl in the wild? Do you know what sets it apart from other owl species?

Test your knowledge on eastern screech owls with this quiz. You might want to study up ahead of time with the help of our creature feature.

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