Birds Around Las Vegas, Wildlife Around Las Vegas
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General Description: Elf Owls (Micrathene whitneyi) are tiny owls with yellow eyes and a very short tail. No ear tufts. Roosts in cavities, including Saguaro Cactus cavities and holes in trees. Taxonomy: Strigiformes, Strigidae. Favored Habitat: Sonoran desert canyons with oaks and sycamore trees, Saguaro Cactus desert scrub. |
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Where to Find: Don't look for Elf Owls around Las Vegas. Rather, look for them in southern Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas. Comments: |
 Elf Owl; notice the yellow eyes, short tail, and lack of ear tufts |
 Elf Owl with a striped front |
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Note: All distances, elevations, and other facts are approximate.
; Last updated 240117
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