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C IUCN · LC · Least Concern Strigiformes Strigidae

Elf Owl

Micrathene whitneyi

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Illustration · not to scale

Body Mass
41 g
Diet
Invertebrates
Migration
Migratory

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ATK 79

Apex raptor equipped with razor-sharp talons and curved beak, applying devastating dive kinetic energy (ATK 79).

DEF 50

Dense plumage insulation and vigilant aerial positioning reducing ground strike vulnerability (DEF 50).

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How to identify

Detailed field marks are not yet available. Use the linked sources to confirm an identification.

Similar species

Species-specific comparison notes are not yet available. Related birds below are not necessarily lookalikes.

Calls & songs

Ryan Douglas · Sources & credits

🌍 Range & Habitat

Distribution: North America & Middle America: Southwestern USA to Central Mexico Habitat: Shrubland & Scrub
4 · Subspecies & regional ranges
  • Micrathene whitneyi whitneyi

    sw USA and nw Mexico

  • Micrathene whitneyi idonea

    s Texas (USA) to c Mexico

  • Micrathene whitneyi sanfordi

    s Baja California (Mexico)

  • Micrathene whitneyi graysoni · Extinct

    Socorro I. (Revillagigedo Is., far w of c Mexico)

IOC World Bird List 15.2 ↗

Frequently asked questions

What is its scientific name?

Micrathene whitneyi

Which family does it belong to?

Owls (Strigidae)

Where is it found?

North America & Middle America: Southwestern USA to Central Mexico

Sources & credits

📖 Open Full Article on Wikipedia

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