An owl in South Florida near Homestead in pine hammocks that sounds like a whippoorwill except it has four sounds hoo hoo hoo hoooooo not screeching like other owls but deep and clear?

Answer 1

The owl you're describing is likely the Eastern Whip-poor-will, known for its distinctive call that resembles its name. However, given the four-part "hoo" call you mentioned, it may also be a Barred Owl, which is known for its deep and clear vocalizations. Barred Owls often produce a series of "who cooks for you" calls that can sound like "hoo hoo hoo hoooooo." Both species are found in South Florida and can be heard in pine hammock habitats.