The Four Keys to ID
- Size & Shape
A tiny and compact owl without ear tufts. Elf Owls have short tails, small but strong feet, and rather large heads for their size.
Relative Size
Larger than a Bewick's Wren, smaller than a Hairy Woodpecker.
robin-sized
Measurements
- Both Sexes
- Length: 4.7-5.5 in (12-14 cm)
- Weight: 1.2-1.9 oz (35-55 g)
- Wingspan: 13.0 in (33 cm)
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- Color Pattern
- Behavior
- Habitat