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Little Owl(Athene noctua) |
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| Origin: | From southern Britain eastwards to China and south into northern areas of Africa. | |||
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| Habitat: | Woodland, fields, wasteland and coastal areas in Britain. Also in semi-desert areas. | |||
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| Nesting: | Buildings, rocky outcrops, hollow trees and man made nest boxes. Usually lays 3-5 white eggs in April or early May, which take 28 days to hatch. | |||
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| Facts: | The Little Owl is the smallest owl that you
will find in Britain. It is about 22 cms (8 inches) long and has a wing span of around
55cm (22inches). It has a flat head and short tail and its plummage is gray-brown mottled
with white. The diet consists mainly of mice, small birds, worms and other insects, but it is one of the only owls to eat vegetation. The Little Owl is related to the American Burrowing Owl. This owl can sometimes be seen in the daytime, perched in an upright position on a pole or tree. |
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