26 August 2011

A wee bird ~

Here is the beautiful Elf Owl in residence at the Desert Museum. This is the region's smallest owl ~ just 5 inches high. One fun fact is that they play dead when they are threatened. To learn more about this interesting bird, click here.

1 comment:

  1. 5": incredible! My first time seeing one! Very discreet on the picture.

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