Elf Owl Animal Pictures

Micrathene Whitneyi

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Owl Portrait - Little Owl or elf owl in tree close up

a little owl , or elf — © suchitra poungkoson/Shutterstock.com

The elf owl is the smallest and lightest owl in the world, weighing only 1.4 ounces on average.

Adult Elf Owl (Micrathene whitneyi) in Brewster County, Texas, USA.

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The Elf Owl population is declining due to habitat destruction.

An Elf Owl, Micrathene whitneyi, nesting in a post

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An Elf Owl, Micrathene whitneyi, nesting in a post.

Elf Owls - Mate Feeding

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During courtship, male elf owls sing inside a potential nest and feed the females.