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Little Owl

Athene noctua

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Field Notes

Description:

It can be seen in the daylight, usually perching on a tree branch, telegraph pole or rock. It will bob its head up and down when alarmed. In flight it has long, rounded wings, rapid wingbeats and flies with a slight undulation.

Habitat:

It likes lowland farmland with hedges and copses, parkland and orchards.

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PublishedJuly 25, 2011

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