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The northern saw-whet owl has vertically asymmetrical ears and different shapes of the ear openings. Because the sound reaches the ears at a different time and is of different intensity, the northern saw-whet owl can very precisely localize its prey. Such accurate sound localization allows it to hunt in complete darkness by hearing alone.
Sound localization is an animal’s ability to identify the origin of a sound in distance and direction. [3] Several owl species have ears that are asymmetrical in size and location, which enhances this ability. These species include barn owls (Tyto alba), northern saw-whet owls (Aegolius acadicus), and long-eared owls (Asio otus).
The northern saw-whet owl is the smallest owl species found in Wisconsin. Due to its reclusive, nocturnal habits, it's little known and rarely seen. Smith: Saw-whets, Wisconsin's smallest owl, are ...
One of Ohio's most charismatic little hooters is the northern saw-whet owl. Skip to main content. 24/7 Help. For premium support please call: 800-290-4726 more ways to reach us. Sign in. Mail. 24/ ...
Parental care in the boreal and northern saw-whet owls is quite similar; females incubate and brood eggs, while males often provide protection, and resources such as food and nesting sites. [7] This trend likely applies across the species in this genus, as some species may be conspecifics (i.e. northern saw-whet and unspotted saw-whet owls). [25]
The northern mockingbird is the state bird of Mississippi. This list of birds of Mississippi contains species credibly documented in the U.S. state of Mississippi, as accepted by the Mississippi Ornithological Society Bird Records Committee (MBRC). As of March 2018, there were 426 species on the official list. [1]
The northern cardinal is the state bird of Indiana. This list of birds of Indiana includes species documented in the U.S. state of Indiana and accepted by the Indiana Bird Records Committee (IBRC) of the Indiana Audubon Society. As of January 2022, there were 422 species included in the official list. [1]
Eastern screech-owl, Megascops asio; Crested owl, Lophostrix cristata (A) [4] Great horned owl, Bubo virginianus; Snowy owl, Bubo scandiacus; Burrowing owl, Athene cunicularia (Ex) [5] Barred owl, Strix varia; Long-eared owl, Asio otus; Short-eared owl, Asio flammeus; Northern saw-whet owl, Aegolius acadicus