Elf Owl Overview, All About Birds, Cornell Lab of Ornithology
The world’s smallest raptor, the diminutive Elf Owl, lives in dry thorn forests, deserts, pine-oak forests, and riparian woodlands of the southern border of the United States and Mexico. Like …
Micrathene whitneyi (elf owl) - ADW
Elf owls have short tails, yellow irises, conspicuous white eyebrow marks and two rows of white spots on the wings. Their backs are grayish-brown with buff mottling; cinnamon-brown blurry …
Photos of the World's Smallest (and Cutest) Owl | Live Science
2019年2月5日 · It is the smallest owl found in the world and shares the title as the world's lightest owl weighing a mere 1.4 ounces (40 g). A fully grown male elf owl will reach 4.9 to 5.7 inches …
Tiny Guardian of the Desert: The Elf Owl Chronicles
2024年1月19日 · The Elf Owl (Micrathene whitneyi) is a diminutive and fascinating species of owl, earning its name from its small size and elusive nature. With a wingspan of about 9 inches and …
Animal Fact Sheet: Elf Owl - Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum
Elf owls have "silent flight" which means they don't make any noise as they approach their prey. The sound of their wing beat is muffled by softened feathers on the leading edges of their …
Elf owl - Wikipedia
The elf owl (Micrathene whitneyi) is a small grayish-brown owl about the size of a sparrow found in the Southwestern United States, central Mexico, and the Baja California peninsula. [3][4] It …
Elf Owl ~ Micrathene whitneyi - The Owl Pages
2024年9月25日 · Wing-coverts have whitish spots, and the outer webs of the scapulars are whitish, forming a prominent white row across the shoulder. Flight feathers are barred whitish …
Elf Owl | Audubon Field Guide
On moonlit nights in late spring, its yapping and chuckling calls (surprisingly loud for the size of the bird) echo among the groves of giant cactus and through the lower canyons. The Elf Owl …
Elf Owl Fact Sheet – HawkWatch International
The Elf Owl is most famously known for being the world’s smallest raptor—about the size of a sparrow and weighing around 1.4 oz or 40 g. These birds are found mainly in Mexico but also …
Elf Owl (Micrathene whitneyi) | Birdzilla - Enjoyin' Birds
2023年3月6日 · Elf Owls are smaller than Hairy Woodpeckers but larger than Bewick’s Wrens. In southern parts of Texas, some of these birds have less rufous in their plumage. They also …
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