Northern pygmy owls are different from most in that they hunt during the day. They also primarily eat songbirds, which the owls ambush. However, songbirds often fight back and mob the pygmy owl in ...
TUCSON, Ariz.— Following multiple petitions and lawsuits, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service today again protected the cactus ferruginous pygmy owl as threatened under the Endangered Species Act after ...
Cactus ferruginous pygmy owls are named for the saguaro cactuses they live in, their rusty-colored stripes, and their small size. They’re as fierce as they are small: These 2.5-ounce raptors prey on ...
A Northern Pygmy Owl proved its toughness earlier this month after getting hit by a car on Highway 97 in early January. The incident occurred around Jan. 8 near the turnoff to Canim Hendrix Road while ...