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Northern Saw-whet Owl

Aegolius acadicus

The Northern Saw-whet Owl is a small, cute owl with big round eyes and soft feathers. They are known for their sweet, whistling calls and love to hide in trees during the day.

Hábitat: Forests

Aspecto

The Northern Saw-whet Owl is a very small, stocky owl with a large, rounded head and no ear tufts. It has mottled brown and white plumage, bright yellow eyes, and a distinctive white 'V' marking on its face.

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Northern Saw-whet Owl

Categoría

Aves

Rareza

Common

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Snaps

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Datos interesantes

Scientists often use special mist nets to catch and study these secretive owls, as they are so well hidden!

Their distinct 'too-too-too' call sounds like a saw being sharpened, giving them their unique name!

They are so quiet, they can sometimes be gently handled by humans without waking up!

This tiny owl is a fierce hunter, capable of catching prey much larger than itself, like small rabbits!

Habilidades especiales

Northern Saw-whet Owl can fly silently because of specialized wing feathers that help them surprise prey.

Northern Saw-whet Owl has asymmetrical ears that help them pinpoint prey in total darkness using sound.

Northern Saw-whet Owl can rotate its head up to 270 degrees because their eyes are fixed in their sockets.

Northern Saw-whet Owl has cryptic brown and white plumage that helps them blend perfectly with tree bark during the day.

Medidas y detalles

Longitud: 18-21 cm
Envergadura: 42-48 cm
Peso: 0.065-0.15 kg
Esperanza de vida: 2-7 años
Top Speed: 35 km/h
Tamaño de la puesta: 4-7
Incubación: 26-29 días
Distancia de migración: 1500 km

Dieta y alimentación

These tiny owls are skilled nocturnal hunters, preying mainly on small mammals and insects.

Alimentos principales

Deer mice
Voles
Shrews
Large insects
Small birds

Método de búsqueda

Ambush

Conexiones ecológicas

hunts

Deer Mouse

Peromyscus maniculatus

Key food source in their forested habitats.

hunts

Meadow Vole

Microtus pennsylvanicus

Frequently targeted small rodent prey.

eaten by

Great Horned Owl

Bubo virginianus

A larger, dominant owl predator.

shelters

Pileated Woodpecker

Dryocopus pileatus

Often uses old nest cavities excavated by this woodpecker.

Rasgos

Con plumas

Describe a los animales, principalmente aves, que poseen una cubierta de plumas.

Manchado

Marcado con manchas o parches de un color diferente.

Solitario

Los animales solitarios viven solos durante la mayor parte de su vida y solo interactúan con otros para aparearse o cuidar de sus crías.

Camuflado

El camuflaje describe a los organismos que poseen colores o patrones que les permiten mezclarse con su entorno.

Bosque

Los hábitats boscosos son entornos terrestres dominados por una densa cubierta arbórea, que sustentan una gran diversidad de vida animal y vegetal.

Depredador de emboscada

Un depredador de emboscada caza esperando pacientemente y ocultándose, para luego lanzar un ataque repentino cuando una presa desprevenida se pone a su alcance.