For me it sounds like typical Barn Owl call. I was never heard Western Screech owl, but I was listening it here.http://www.owlpages.com/owls.php?genus= ... ennicottiiKitty KCMO wrote:A screech owl (Western Screech Owl- Megascops kennicoti) unexpectedly begins calling from somewhere near the nest. In the background, the pair of great horned owls continue calling to each other. And the frogs continue their lullaby.
NB: This could also be a barn owl calling, as they also make a screeching sound. The Screech Owl usually has a rather nice little song, but it can indeed screech & give you the shivers when it does so.
Nothing similar! But maybe you are right, if screech owls have screeching sounds.