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The scientific description of one of the sub-species of this owl is attributed to the Rev. John Henry Keen who was a missionary in Canada in 1896. Adults are 17–22 cm (6.7–8.7 in) long with a 42–56.3 cm (17–22.2 in) wingspan. They can weigh from 54 to 151 g (1.9 to 5.3 oz) with an average of around 80 g (2.8 oz), making them one of the smallest owls in North America. In relative size to other owls they are close to the size of an American Robin. The Northern Saw-whet Owl has a round, light, white face with brown and cream streaks; they also have a dark beak and yellow eyes. They resemble the Short-eared Owl, because they also lack ear tufts, but are much smaller. The underparts are pale with dark shaded areas; the upper parts are brown or reddish with white spots. They are quite common, but hard to spot.
Image size
4928x3264px 1.06 MB
Make
NIKON CORPORATION
Model
NIKON D5100
Shutter Speed
10/1250 second
Aperture
F/5.6
Focal Length
300 mm
ISO Speed
2500
Date Taken
Apr 23, 2013, 3:28:42 PM
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Baureal's avatar
so beautiful !