The elf owl is the smallest of its kind, only 5 to 7 inches tall. Compare that to the tallest owl — the great gray — which can grow to a height of 2 to 3 feet. These and more amazing owl facts and ...

Jaymi Heimbuch is a writer and photographer specializing in wildlife conservation, technology, and food. She is the author of "The Ethiopian Wolf: Hope at the Edge of Extinction." Owls have been part ...

It’s difficult to ID Eastern and Western screech-owl species—location is your best bet. Hear their call and learn about their ...

In 2015 we published our first roundup of the finest superb owls, and here's what we learned: The world loves owls almost as much as the Super Bowl. (Well, kinda—we're still waiting for hundreds of ...

International Owl Awareness Day 2025 is on August 4. It is a day to learn about owls. This day helps people appreciate these special birds. It shines light on why owls matter. It also warns that many ...

Melissa Breyer was Treehugger’s senior editorial director before moving to Martha Stewart. Her writing and photography have been featured in The New York Times, The Guardian, National Geographic, ...

If you want even more owl facts, check out these five extras: -Owls have asymmetrical ears, and each ear can detect slightly different frequencies, according to ornithologist David Sibley. Owls "use ...

Guest Columnist Morgan Paskert is on staff at the Lake Erie Nature & Science Center. Owls are mysterious birds that have captured the attention and curiosity of people all throughout the world. There ...