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Little Owl
Athene noctua
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The Little Owl, despite its scientific name "noctua," is often seen about in the daytime and will hunt by day or night. At some 25 cm length it is about the size of a bulky Mistle Thrush. It lives in the temperate regions of Eurasia and North Africa. Introduced to the UK from continental Europe, it is now a resident breeder. |
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| The white eye-brows, smile and collar | The back of the head has a V pattern | The back and wings are spotted |
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| Tawny Owl | Barn Owl | Snowy Owl | Long-eared Owl | Eurasian Eagle Owl |