This owl is one of the world's smallest owls! They were thought to be endangered in Arkansas, but no body every sees them. It was proven that they were not endangered though. You can find this adorable species, Aegolius Acadicus, pretty much anywhere, if you know where to look! This owl has a white body and russet stripes on it. The Saw-Whet has a speckled rim around its oval face. It's eyes are yellow and look a bit like a cat's. Like all other owls that we know of, it cannot move its eyes. The females are very interesting in this species. They lay 4-7 eggs and after the youngest chick turns about 18 days old, she leaves. The male will continue bringing prey, but the female probably will not return. Saw-Whet owls, although small, are very territorial. They are preyed on by other birds of prey (including some owls) but don't expect to catch one without it putting up a fight. North Carolina and South Dakota have listed these owls as species of special concern, and their population is slowly declining due to habitat loss. Save The Trees!
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| Juvenile Saw-Whet Owls |
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| Just To Give You An Idea Of How Small They Are |
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| Adult Saw-Whet Owl |
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