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==Identification== | ==Identification== | ||
A very tame little owl; smaller than a Screech-Owl, without ear tufts. Underparts have soft blotchy brown streaks and shoulders have two neat rows of white patches. Young birds in summer are chocolate-brown, with conspicuous white eyebrows forming a broad 'V' over the bill; belly tawny ochre. | A very tame little owl; smaller than a Screech-Owl, without ear tufts. Underparts have soft blotchy brown streaks and shoulders have two neat rows of white patches. Young birds in summer are chocolate-brown, with conspicuous white eyebrows forming a broad 'V' over the bill; belly tawny ochre. | ||
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- Aegolius acadicus
Identification
A very tame little owl; smaller than a Screech-Owl, without ear tufts. Underparts have soft blotchy brown streaks and shoulders have two neat rows of white patches. Young birds in summer are chocolate-brown, with conspicuous white eyebrows forming a broad 'V' over the bill; belly tawny ochre.
Distribution
From Alaska to southern Mexico
Taxonomy
There are two recognized subspecies, acadicus and brooksi; a third, brodkorbi is recognized by some authorities. Unspotted Saw-whet Owl has been split from this species.
Habitat
Dense conifer or mixed forests
