Arizona – Sonora Desert Museum: All About Owls – Natural History of Arizona’s Owls

Arizona is home to both the smallest, the Elf Owl and the largest, the great Horned Owl. Not only are there significant differences in their size, but in their biology and behaviors as well. Owls are cryptic, more often heard than seen which has earned them an almost spiritual reputation. Suggestions on how to locate owls will be shared. Everything from their amazing hearing to their specialized eyesight are incredible adaptations. Although most owl species are fairly easy to distinguish, we will discuss the subtle differences in the look-alike species.