North America is also home to smaller and lesser-known owls, including the Burrowing Owl, Boreal Owl, Northern Saw-whet, Northern Hawk Owl, Northern Pygmy Owl, and Elf Owl. Each has its own range, habits, and role in the landscape.
Elf Owl (Micrathene whitneyi)
Boreal Owl (Aegolius funereus)
Northern Hawk Owl (Surnia ulula)
Burrowing Owl (Athene cunicularia)
Northern Pygmy Owl (Glaucidium gnoma)
Northern Saw-whet Owl (Aegolius acadicus)