Considering their preference for nesting in trees and cacti, they are very adapted to desert habitats where such features abound. Although elf owls are very small, they are very efficient hunters.

Now that’s tiny! The elf owl and the ferruginous pygmy-owl, which is no larger than an American robin, make their homes in the desert. As cavity nesters, they often use holes in giant cactus.

elf owls in the desert, flammulated owls in mountain forests and how they have adapted to the different places they live in. The clip gives opportunities for discussion and work based around ...

elf owls in the desert, flammulated owls in mountain forests and how they have adapted to the different places they live in. The clip gives opportunities for discussion and work based around ...