Northern Pygmy-Owl

Northern Pygmy-Owl Video Clips

Northern Pygmy-Owl
Northern Pygmy-Owl

Early on a August morning in 2004, this Northern Pygmy-Owl hit a screened window. In a few minutes, it flew off into the woods. These small 6 3/4-inch owls catch moths, small mammals and small birds.

Northern Pygmy-Owl Eyespots
Northern Pygmy-Owl (Eyespots)

Common to all pygmy-owls are "false eye spots" on the back side of the head where the collar is located.

Northern Pygmy-Owl (Wing Out)
Northern Pygmy-Owl (Wing Out)

A close-up of the owl. The right wing is stretched over the leaves of a Martha Washington geranium.

A great web site for detailed information on the Northern Pygmy-Owl (and other owls) is The Owl Pages.