Elf Owl Song

Elf Owl is the smallest in North America: about the size of a sparrow. This owl has more than a dozen different vocalizations, including a high-pitched whinny or chuckle.

Elf Owls have declined as habitat has been developed for homes and agriculture. The species is listed as endangered in California and is on ABC's WatchList.

Northern populations of the species overwinter in Mexican Western thornscrub. Elf Owl is benefiting from ABC's efforts to "bring back the birds" in this area, with our focus on conserving geographically linked habitats both north and south.

[tmariepi]

Beautiful owls. Beautiful, sweet sound. 🦉❤🦉

[marianlincoln]

Interesting, we have barn owls and great horned owls here and have the joy of hearing them call in the spring, summer, and early fall and the sound of an irate juvenile is indescribable. But the sound of the elf owl was charmingly sweet.

[LeonidasValdez_BadBoySupreme]

Now I want both a Little Owl and an Elf Owl... They're just so