Photo category:
Shrubland of the Balkans
Vertebrates specimen collection
Natural History Museum of Crete exhibition

  • Photo taken by:
    Trikali, M.
  • Photo taken date:
    March 2013
Little Owl
Owls
Birds
Animals
Vertebrates
Shrubland of the Balkans diorama

Photo of Little Owl, Athene noctua, a small-sized owl, symbol of wisdom. It is active during day and night. It preys on insects, earthworms, amphibians, but also small birds and mammals. It usually nests in holes in trees or rocks.

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