Barn owl (Tyto alba) Shrill screech, earning them the nickname ‘screech owl’. Do owls make scary sounds? Barred Owls are typically identified by their rhythmic “who-cooks-for-you” hoots, but all bets are off during courtship, when these nocturnal hunters produce a cacophony of shrieks, caws, and gurgles with haunting effect. WhatRead More →