Little Owl

Audio:

Robert van der Meer ( www.xeno-canto.org )

The smallest owl in western Europe is having a difficult time. Because of the disappearance of willow-trees, the uniformity of the farmland, and the use of pesticides, the number of Little Owls has diminished. The Little Owl is known for its relatively large head on a small body.

Wiki:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Athene_noctua

Map:

http://eol.org/pages/1178306/maps

Scientific name:

Athene noctua

Presence in western Europe:

Common

More information

Size:

Blackbird

Birdtype:

owls

Main colour:

Dark brown

Beak colour:

Grey

Beak shape:

Hooked

Eyestripe:

White

Crown colour:

Dark brown

Breast colour:

Dark brown

Belly colour:

White,

Light brown

Throat colour:

White,

Light brown

Pattern:

Spotted

Rump colour:

Dark brown

Upperwing colour:

Dark brown

Underwing colour:

Grey

Wing stripe colour:

White

Wing shape:

Rounded

Leg colour:

White

Leg shape:

Bird of prey

Tail colour:

Dark brown

Tail shape:

Square