Hands-On with the Secretive Flamulated Owl (not me, but I wish it was!)

From Izzy Edwards

The Flammulated Owl is one of North America's most secretive nocturnal owl species!

This species is the smallest owl in my region of the PNW. They are primarily insectivores and do not have the adaption of silent flight that most owl species have evolved. In spring months, they migrate all the way from wintering grounds in Mexico to as far north as British Columbia, Canada!

These photos of two females individuals in hand help show their size!

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