Little Owl

Athene Noctua

Order:

Strigiformes

Family:

Strigidae

Size:

21-23 cm

Weight:

M 162-177 g, F 166-206 g

Taxonomy:

A. n. bactriana (Blyth, 1847)

Short Description:

Little Owl is a compact owl species with a distinctive appearance. It has a rounded head with prominent yellow eyes, a short tail, and a rounded body covered in mottled brown and gray feathers. Its facial disk is not as pronounced as in some other owl species. Despite its small size, typically around 21 to 27 centimeters (8 to 11 inches) in length, the Little Owl has a powerful and engaging presence.

Far far away, behind the word mountains, far from the countries Vokalia and Consonantia, there live the blind texts. Separated they live in Bookmarksgrove right at the coast

Little Owl is distributed widely across the country, from lowlands to foothills and even into some mountainous regions. It is commonly found in agricultural landscapes, orchards, gardens, and urban areas with suitable nesting and roosting sites. Little Owls are adaptable birds and can thrive in diverse environments as long as there are suitable prey and roosting opportunities.

Little Owls are primarily nocturnal hunters, but they are also active during the daytime, particularly during the breeding season. They feed on a variety of prey, including insects, small mammals, birds, and reptiles. Their diet often reflects the availability of prey in their habitat. Little Owls are solitary hunters and are known for their patience and stealth when stalking prey.