The lightest species of owl is the Elf Owl. Around six inches tall when fully grown, it is the size of a sparrow and weighs less than a golf ball! The largest owl in the world is the Eurasian ...

One of the best ways to locate a screech owl is to keep an eye on wooded areas, especially those with trees featuring holes that could hold an 8½-inch-tall owl. On cold winter days, screeches are ...