Elf owl
The elf owl (Micrathene whitneyi) is a member of the owl family Strigidae, that breeds in the southwestern United States and Mexico. It is the world's lightest owl, although the long-whiskered owlet and the Tamaulipas pygmy owl are of a similarly diminutive length. The mean body weight of this species is 40 grams (1.4 ounces). These tiny owls are 12.5 to 14.5 centimetres (4.9 to 5.7 in) long and have a wingspan of about 27 cm (10.5 in). Their primary projection extends nearly past their tail. They have fairly long legs and often appear bow-legged. They can often be heard calling to one another just after dusk or at sunset. Their call is a high-pitched whinny or chuckle. The male and female dart around trees and call back and forth.
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Elf owl
The elf owl (Micrathene whitneyi) is a member of the owl family Strigidae, that breeds in the southwestern United States and Mexico. It is the world's lightest owl, although the long-whiskered owlet and the Tamaulipas pygmy owl are of a similarly diminutive length. The mean body weight of this species is 40 grams (1.4 ounces). These tiny owls are 12.5 to 14.5 centimetres (4.9 to 5.7 in) long and have a wingspan of about 27 cm (10.5 in). Their primary projection extends nearly past their tail. They have fairly long legs and often appear bow-legged. They can often be heard calling to one another just after dusk or at sunset. Their call is a high-pitched whinny or chuckle. The male and female dart around trees and call back and forth.
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De cactusuil of kabouteruil (M ...... zuidwesten van Noord-Amerika.
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Der Elfenkauz (Micrathene whit ...... jagt vor allem große Insekten.
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El mochuelo de los saguaros (M ...... búhos más pequeños del mundo.
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Kaktusówka, sóweczka kaktusowa ...... wysiaduje je przez ok. 15 dni.
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L'elfo dei cactus (Micrathene ...... specie del genere Micrathene.
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Micrathene whitneyi Micrathene ...... is jusqu'au centre du Mexique.
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O mocho-duende (Micrathene whi ...... o México nos meses de Inverno.
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The elf owl (Micrathene whitne ...... trees and call back and forth.
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Сыч-эльф, или кактусовый сыч ( ...... ике эту сову называют «enano».
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姬鴞(學名Micrathene whitneyi),又名嬌鵂 ...... 的腳很長。它們重1-1.4安士。它們會於暮晨出沒,被此對唱。
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Micrathene whitneyi
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Elf owl 29APR12 Madera Canyon AZ
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De cactusuil of kabouteruil (M ...... zuidwesten van Noord-Amerika.
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Der Elfenkauz (Micrathene whit ...... 2.000 Meter über NN zu finden.
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El mochuelo de los saguaros (M ...... búhos más pequeños del mundo.
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Kaktusówka, sóweczka kaktusowa ...... i południową Amerykę Północną.
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L'elfo dei cactus (Micrathene ...... specie del genere Micrathene.
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Micrathene whitneyi Micrathene ...... is jusqu'au centre du Mexique.
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O mocho-duende (Micrathene whi ...... o México nos meses de Inverno.
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The elf owl (Micrathene whitne ...... trees and call back and forth.
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Сыч-эльф, или кактусовый сыч ( ...... ике эту сову называют «enano».
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姬鴞(學名Micrathene whitneyi),又名嬌鵂 ...... 的腳很長。它們重1-1.4安士。它們會於暮晨出沒,被此對唱。
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Chevêchette des saguaros
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Elf owl
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Elfenkauz
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Micrathene whitneyi
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Micrathene whitneyi
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Mocho-duende
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姬鴞
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