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Little Owl
Athene noctua
(A. n. indigena)
| Armenian Name: | Տնային բվիկ |
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See Plate 35 for Little Owl and other similar species
| Resident Status: | Year-round resident |
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| Abundance: | Uncommon |
| Length: | 21-23 cm, Wing Span:54-58 cm |
| Distribution Map: | Map 182. |
| Description: | Large spotted rounded head, and long legs. |
| Adult: | Brown spotted with white above; white underparts with broad dark brown streaks. |
| Juvenile: | Browner with denser streaking. |
| Similar Species: | Eurasian Scops-Owl, Boreal Owl. |
| Behavior: | Active at dawn and dusk, and often seen during daylight. Undulating flight. |
| Habitat: | Widespread, often in suburban areas; avoids mountain peaks and dense forest. |
| Food: | Invertebrates, small mammals, and birds. |
| Nest: | Cavity in tree or building. |
| Eggs: | 34 mm, 2-7, white. |
