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 Owls are strictly nocturnal, so listen and look for them on an outing along a quiet desert or canyon road at night. Remember that in the United States and northern Mexico, Elf Owls are …

Regions near the Mexican border are home to this gnome, the tiniest owl in the world, no bigger than a sparrow. On moonlit nights in late spring, its yapping and chuckling calls (surprisingly …

The Elf Owl is the world’s lightest and smallest owl and is found in parts of North America. These nocturnal birds are often heard hooting out to their mates in the middle of the night from the …

One of the smallest owls in the world, about the size of a sparrow. Patterned with rufous, gray, and white. Most similar in plumage to Flammulated Owl, but note the Elf Owl's white …

The Elf Owl is the world's smallest owl, measuring just 12.5-14.5 cm in length. Its plumage is predominantly mottled brown and grey, providing excellent camouflage against tree bark.

Its scientific name, Micrathene, actually means “the little owl” in Greek. So where can you find this pint-size owl? Elf Owls inhabit desert environments, making themselves right at home with …

Elf owl, (Micrathene whitneyi), tiny bird of prey of the family Strigidae (order Strigiformes) of Mexico and the southwestern United States. It is the smallest owl and is about the size of a …

Sep 25, 2024 · The Elf Owl is a tiny, short-tailed owl with a round head and no ear-tufts. It was originally known as Whitney's Owl. The species name whitneyi is a Latinised word formed …

Adults are only about 6 inches long from head to tail. Distinctive characteristics include a short tail, a V-shaped white stripe above their eyes, lack of ear tufts, and reddish-brown coloring with a …