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NORTHERN SAW-WHET OWL
Aegolius acadicus
STATUS IN NEW ENGLAND: Migratory. Most numerous during cold weather months. Saw-whet Owls are on a Special Concern List sponsored by the State of Connecticut.
HABITAT: Low, moist, coniferous woodlands
FOOD: Small rodents, small birds, and insects
The Saw-whet Owl is almost entirely nocturnal, spending the day roosting quietly. This tiny owl was named after the sound it makes, that of a sharp raspy saw being sharpened. The saw-whet is a compact and rather rounded owl, only 20 centimeters (8 inches) or so in length. They are often approachable in the wild. They are the smallest owl in New England.
TEDDY Teddy is a third smaller than the female Saw-whet Owl and is a great example of the smallest species of owl in New England. He was an adult when he flew into a window in Old Saybrook during 2001. Although he is able to fly a little, he cannot sustain long flights, which would allow him to migrate to Canada each spring. He also joins Wind Over Wings from the Branford River Raptor Center who rehabilitated him during his initial injury. Teddy is so calm during environmental education programs that he often falls asleep on the glove.
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PIPPIN This little Saw-whet Owl was rescued from the ground in Rockland, Maine in November of 2010. It was believed that she flew into a window, perhaps seeing the reflection of a safe branch. She was taken to Avian Haven in Freedom, Maine. During the rehabilitation process the little owl was unable to lift one wing at the shoulder. Several weeks later there was no improvement in the shoulder’s range of motion. She also has limited vision which may have caused the initial injury or was the result of the impact. Pippin cannot fly even short distances. Because of her weight and coloring, Judith Herman, DMV determined that Pippin is a first-year female. She and Teddy-Owl, thirteen years her senior, share an aviary. He is one happy little owl! |
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