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Field Guide to Birds of North America
Species Overview
Identification
Behavior
Portrait
Northern Saw-whet Owl
Aegolius acadicus
Order
STRIGIFORMES
Family
Barn Owls, Typical Owls (Tytonidae & Strigidae)
Code 4
NSWO
Code 6
AEGACA
ITIS
HEAD
Bill Shape:
Hooked
Eye Color:
Dull olive in nestlings, becoming bright yellow by fledging.
Head pattern:
Spotted, Unique pattern, Eyebrow
Crown Color:
Red-brown with fine white streaking.
Forehead Color:
Red-brown with fine white streaking. White facial disk with white "Y" between eyes.
Nape Color:
Red-brown
Throat Color:
Red-brown
Cere color:
Brown
SPONSORED ADVERTISEMENTS
BODY
Length Range:
18-22 cm (7-8.5 in)
Weight:
74 g (2.6 oz)
Size:
Small (5 - 9 in)
Color Primary:
Brown
Underparts:
White with red-brown streaks and blotches.
Upperparts:
Red-brown with white and buff spotting.
Back Pattern:
Solid
Belly Pattern:
Striped or streaked
Breast Pattern:
Striped or streaked
FLIGHT
Flight Pattern:
Bouyant flight., Fluttering wing beats.
Wingspan Range:
43-51 cm (17-20 in)
Wing Shape:
Broad-Wings, Long-Wings
Tail shape:
Rounded Tail
Tail Pattern:
Brown overall with faint spotting.
Upper Tail:
Red-brown with white spotting.
Under Tail:
White
Leg Color:
Feathered in buff-white.
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Parts of a Standing bird
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Head Feathers and Markings
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Parts of a Flying bird
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