Its head is also slightly larger than its body, making it round and relatively irregular in form. Elf owls have no ear tufts ... and carry them back to the nest. These snakes prey on some pests ...

The lightest species of owl is the Elf Owl. Around six inches tall when ... It has distinctive tufts of feathers on its head, which are often mistaken for ears. 2. In English folklore, owls ...