What is "screech hawk"

Screech \Screech\, n. A harsh, shrill cry, as of one in acute pain or in fright; a shriek; a scream. Screech bird, or Screech thrush (Zo["o]l.), the fieldfare; -- so called from its harsh cry before rain. Screech rain. Screech hawk (Zo["o]l.), the European goatsucker; -- so called from its note. [Prov. Eng.] Screech owl. (Zo["o]l.)

1. A small American owl ( Scops asio), either gray or reddish in color.

2. The European barn owl. The name is applied also to other species.