and subtle white "eyebrows" give them a distinct and endearing appearance. The oldest recorded Elf Owl lived just shy of six years, which is impressive for such a small creature. Despite their ...

The elf owl, the smallest owl in the world, inhabits the deserts of the southwestern US and Mexico. Measuring 12-14 cm and weighing 35-55 grams, it is a proficient predator, hunting insects and ...

The lightest species of owl is the Elf Owl. Around six inches tall when ... The Snowy Owl, native to the snow-clad Arctic tundra, has white feathers to blend in against the snow and plumage ...

Elf owls are compact little birds, with yellow eyes, short tails, no ear tufts and larger-than-usual heads for their body size ...