The elf owl, the smallest owl in the world, inhabits the deserts of the southwestern US and Mexico. Measuring 12-14 cm and ...

Elf owls are compact little birds, with yellow eyes, short tails, no ear tufts and larger-than-usual heads for their body size ...

The elf owl is known for its unique nesting habits, using thread snakes and ants to maintain a parasite-free environment for its young. The elf owl is the smallest owl in the world and among the ...