We chose this little owl to share on her birthday...some how it reminded us of her!
The northern pygmy owl (Glaucidium gnoma) is a small flying animal native to the Central and Northern regions of America. A fully grown northern pygmy owl is typically only 6 inches in length and is characterized by dark brown, white and brownish gray feathers. Its head is round and liberally spotted with white accompanied with a facial disk that is not very well defined. Their piercing eyes are colored yellow while their bill is yellowish green and their tail long. Compared to other birds, the northern pygmy owl is quite small, but what it lacks in size it makes up for in its ferocity as a hunter.
These owls are so cute!!! Just like our Little Miss!!!!