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Bookmark or Share- Little owl | Diet, Habitat, & Facts | Britannicalittle owl, (Athene noctua), Old World burrowing owl about 20 cm (about 8 inches) long, belonging to the owl family Strigidae (order Strigiformes). Little owls occur in Europe , central Asia , and northern Africa and have been introduced into New Zealand and the United Kingdom .
- Little owl - WikipediaThe little owl ( Athene noctua ), also known as the owl of Athena or owl of Minerva, is a bird that inhabits much of the temperate and warmer parts of Europe, the Palearctic east to Korea, and North Africa. It was introduced into Britain at the end of the 19th century and into the South Island of New Zealand in the early 20th century.
- Little Owl - eBirdSmall owl of fairly open country, such as farmland with hedges and scattered trees, orchards, open woodland, and quarries. Distinctive, with white-spotted upperparts. Staring yellow eyes and white brows, together with frequently upright stance, often create alert appearance. Nests in cavities in trees and rocks.
- Little Owl | BTO - British Trust for OrnithologyLittle Owl. Our smallest owl, the Little Owl was introduced from Europe in the late 1800s, subsequently colonising England and parts of Wales. This is a sedentary species, remaining in the same place summer and winter. Abundance maps from atlas studies reveal that Little Owls are most abundant in East Anglia, the Midlands and northern England.
- Little Owl facts - The Barn Owl TrustLittle Owl facts. Facts about Little Owls – including ecology, distribution and conservation. Ecology. Little Owls (Athene noctua) are a highly sedentary species in the UK. They are particularly territorial in the breeding season and consequently very vocal, with a wide variety of vocalisations.
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