Elf owl
Micrathene whitneyi
Identification Tips:
- Very small, nocturnal, predatory bird
- Large, rounded head
- Yellow eyes
- Brown upperparts with white spots
- Brown and gray breast with white belly
- Sexes similar
- Inhabits the southwestern United States
Similar species:
The Elf Owl can be told from other owls by its small size, yellow eyes,
short tail and by voice.