Mangoverde :: World Bird Guide :: Typical Owls :: Elf Owl

Elf Owl Micrathene whitneyi

Described by: Cooper (1861)
Alternate common name(s): None known by website authors
Old scientific name(s): None known by website authors

Photographs

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park, Hidalgo County, Texas, USA - Apr 16, 2004 © Michael Woodruff 
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Range

Sw. United States and Mexico. S. Baja;
Three populations;
(1) Sw. United States (s. Nevada, se. California, c. Arizona, sw. New Mexico and w. Texas) and nw. Mexico (Sonora).
(2) Sc. United States (s. Texas) and c. Mexico (Guanajuato and Puebla).
(3) Baja.
(4) Socorro Is. in Revillagigedo Is.

Videos

No videos are available for this species

Sounds

Location unknown - Date unknown Source: Naturesongs.com

References

Clements, James F. Birds of the World: A Checklist. Vista, CA: Ibis Publishing Company, 2000.

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