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Saguaro National Park
Elf Owl
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Elf Owl (Micrathene whitneyi)
This tiny, nocturnal hunter is also the world’s smallest owl. Because of their size, elf owls feed chiefly on insects - usually beetles and moths. Elf owls nest in former woodpecker holes or cavities in trees and saguaros. Elf owls migrate to southern Mexico before the end of October and return to the Sonoran desert by March to breed.
Length: 5.75 in. Wingspan: 13 in.
Diet: Insects and arthropods
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Did You Know?
The average life span of a saguaro cactus is 150 years, but some plants may live more than 200 years. A 20 foot tall saguaro weighs approximately 1 ton (2000 pounds).
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Last Updated: September 08, 2008 at 16:01 EST |
