Elf owl

Micrathene whitneyi

Family: true owls Order: Strigiformes Conservation: Least Concern
Elf owl

About the Elf owl

species of bird

Fun Facts About Elf owl

  • The Elf owl (Micrathene whitneyi) is a bird species found in North America.
  • This species can be observed across various North American habitats.

Conservation Status

The Elf owl is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. This species is currently stable and not at significant risk of population decline.

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Taxonomy & Classification

OrderStrigiformes
Familytrue owls
GenusMicrathene
SpeciesMicrathene whitneyi

Range & Habitat

Range map of Elf owl

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Related Species

Other species in the true owls family: