cactus ferruginous pygmy owl ... the wildlife photography community and educates the broader public about respectful wildlife appreciation. Elf Owls. Image by Openverse. Beyond ethical considerations, ...

Elf Owls. Image by Openverse. Another remarkable resident of the cactus forest is the elf owl (Micrathene whitneyi), the lightest owl species in the world. Weighing a mere 1.4 ounces—about the same as ...

After the great extinction 66mn years ago, owls grew into their night niche. Some 260 species exist today, spread from deserts to Arctic tundra, from pine cone sized elf owls and snowy owls like ...

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 ...

Mark shares that this is his first time encountering an elf owl and explains how these tiny, docile birds lead secluded lives, often nesting in saguaro cactus cavities made by woodpeckers.

To make their nests, Elf Owls prefer to find pre-built property. They will find an old woodpecker hole in a tree or giant cactus, and make it their own. The male will court the female by calling ...

TUCSON, Arizona (KGUN) — Animal expert Marc Hammond is putting Tucson on the social media map by going viral on TikTok for his video with a rare elf owl. Hammond has owned Animal Experts ...

KGUN 9's Heidi Alagha caught up with animal expert Marc Hammond, who is putting Tucson's wildlife on the social media map by going viral on TikTok for his video with a rare elf owl. Rickey ...