Northern Saw-whet Owl (Aegolius acadicus)
About the Northern Saw-whet Owl
The northern saw-whet owl (Aegolius acadicus) is a species of small owl in the family Strigidae. The species is native to North America. Saw-whet owls of the genus Aegolius are some of the smallest owl species in North America. They can be found in dense thickets, often at eye level, although they can also be found some 20 ft (6.1 m) up. Saw-whets are often in danger of being preyed upon by larger birds of prey. The northern saw-whet owl is a migratory bird without any strict pattern.
A real field recording of the Northern Saw-whet Owl. Press play and focus on the rhythm and pitch of each phrase.
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1 recording on this page · licensed CC BY-SA ×1 · mirrored on this server, free for commercial reuse · recorded in Canada, Mexico, United States · xeno-canto lists 359 recordings for this species in total.
Similar species
- Boreal OwlAegolius funereusrecording
- Buff-fronted OwlAegolius harrisiiprofile
- Unspotted Saw-whet OwlAegolius ridgwayiprofile
Species grouped by shared genus, family and range.