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Latin name: Athene noctua
Size: The smallest owl in Britain. Grows to around 20 cms.
Distribution: Found throughout most of England and Wales. Absent from Northern Ireland and Scotland.
Months seen: All year round.
Habitat: Farms, parks and at the edges of woodland.
Food: Small mammals, insects and small birds.
Special features: The thousands of Little Owls which exist in Britain all originated from just 18 which were released in England in 1888.
Unlike other British owls, the little owl does most of its hunting at dawn and dusk. This gives it a wider selection of food, allowing it to hunt for both daytime and nocturnal prey.
 The young owl shown to the left, is one which was found after falling from its tree. After making sue the chick was unharmed it was placed back up in its tree where it was soon reunited with its parents.
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