Thursday, November 18, 2010

Northern Pygmy Owl



The Columbia Valley has the highest diversity of owls (13 species) of any bioregion in Canada



Northern Pygmy Owl - Canada's smallest owl. They are smaller than an American Robin - about 7 inches high. They may be small but they can carry prey weighing up to 3 times its own weight. This White-footed Deer Mouse was an easy lift to the poplar tree perch.

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