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WINNER: Northern Pygmy Owl 43-16

The stern looking Northern Hawk Owl was a huge hit recently in a series if perch hunting photos. This owl is found all across sub Arctic areas where it hunts rodents in pristine boreal forests. It's bold stripped look is an attention getter. It's also one of only a few owls that hunts both day and night.

The Northern Pygmy Owl is from Western North America. This tiny owl (6in / 15cm) sits practically invisible at the top of tall trees to wait for its prey. Previously featured here as the owl with eyes in the back of its head, will this little puffball be able to take down the mighty Hawk Owl?

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[โ€“] [email protected] 5 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I vote Hawk Owl. I like it's triangle brow and M shaped face, and that it looks smart enough to be as pissed off as it looks (which I know is anthropomorphising but grumpy owls are adorable).

[โ€“] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago

I'm happy Hawk Owl has made some new fans today.