The northern saw-whet owl (Aegolius acadicus) is a species of small owl in the family Strigidae. The species is native to North America. Saw-whet owls of the genus Aegolius are some of the …

Northern Saw-whet Owls are mottled brown birds with a whitish facial disk and white-spotted head. Their eyes are yellow. Juveniles are dark brown with creamy yellow breast and belly. …

A very small owl with no "ear" tufts. Overall warm brown, with reddish streaks on white chest. Juveniles in summer are chocolate brown with tawny buff belly, white eyebrows.

Pint-sized owl of the U.S., Canada, and Mexico; found in northern forests and western mountains. Prefers areas with conifers and thick understory. Fairly common, but shy and difficult to see. …

Apr 16, 2024 · The northern saw-whet owl is one of the smallest and cutest owls—as long as you aren't a mouse. Learn where you can spot this species.

The tiny Northern Saw-whet Owl is almost as diminutive as the Elf Owl and Peru's Long-whiskered Owlet. Named for its repeated tooting whistle, some say the bird sounds like a saw …

Nov 2, 2020 · The Northern Saw-whet Owl is a very small owl with no ear tufts. The Latinised word acadius refers to Acadia, now Nova Scotia, where European explorers first discovered …

Jan 20, 2024 · The Northern Saw-whet Owl (Aegolius acadicus) is a fascinating small owl species with a distinctive appearance and a rich life history. This elusive bird, found across North …

One of the most common owls in forests across northern North America (and across the U.S. in winter), saw-whets are highly nocturnal and seldom seen. Their high-pitched call is a common …

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