The Ferruginous Pygmy-Owl is a tiny, diurnal owl of the Sonoran Desert and South Texas, slightly larger than the Elf Owl. It has dark eye-spot markings on the back of its head that resemble eyes — possibly deterring predators. Despite its small size it regularly hunts prey larger than itself, including lizards and small birds.
Habitat
Sonoran Desert scrub, riparian cottonwoods, and thorn scrub
Diet
Lizards, small birds, insects, and small mammals
How common
Rare
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