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Northern Saw-whet Owl
(Aegolius acadicus)  Audio
Identification
- Very small, brown, round head shape
- Vertical rufous stripes on white belly
- 8" (20 cm.)
Habitat
- Woodland, open areas for hunting
Additional Information
- Fairly common migrant, uncommon
resident - Very nocturnal
- Most observations occur in spring
migration upon hearing its call - Call is a monotone "tonk, tonk, tonk...",
resembling the sound of a truck
back-up tones
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