Little Owl
Athene noctua
Least ConcernThe Little Owl is a small, flat-headed owl of open country that is often active by day, perching on posts and rocks. It has a fierce, staring yellow-eyed expression and bobs its body when alarmed.
Males and females of this species look mostly alike.
Quick facts
- Conservation status
- Least Concern
- Habitat
- Grassland
- Region
- Europe
- Scientific name
- Athene noctua
- Card variants in the game
- 2
Real rarity, real conservation
This species is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Its population is widespread and currently not considered threatened.
Rarity in Birdey follows the IUCN Red List, the real-world conservation status of each species. The more threatened a bird is in the wild, the rarer its card is in the game.
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