Owl Portrait – Little Owl or elf owl in tree close up
The elf owl is the smallest and lightest owl in the world, weighing only 1.4 ounces on average.
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Adult Elf Owl (Micrathene whitneyi) in Brewster County, Texas, USA.
The Elf Owl population is declining due to habitat destruction.
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An Elf Owl, Micrathene whitneyi, nesting in a post
An Elf Owl, Micrathene whitneyi, nesting in a post.
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Elf Owls – Mate Feeding
During courtship, male elf owls sing inside a potential nest and feed the females.