Once believed to be a threatened species in Pennsylvania, saw-whets are actually more common than previously thought.

Saw-whet wing feathers contain a pigment called porphyrin, which glows pink under UV light. New feathers glow more brightly than older feathers. Due to the owl’s molt pattern, they can be aged.

A saw-whet owl stands quietly, just observing ... These are two little peaks of feathers on top of the head that have nothing to do with hearing. Some larger owls have them too but their function ...

Jennifer Elgee submitted this gorgeous portrait of a springtime male blackburnian warbler, a coniferous forest bird that sings and nests in the tops of the tallest mature spruce and fir trees across ...

Owls are well adapted to being “denizens of the dark.” They possess exceptional vision and hearing and have feathers that ...

Owls have specialized feathers that are crucial for silent flight ... further aiding in their stealthy approach. Surprised Northern Saw-whet Owl. Image via depositphotos. Owls are nocturnal hunters, ...

Witnessing them play is a heartwarming experience. Small in stature but large in cuteness, the Northern Saw-whet Owl’s big eyes and soft feathers make it irresistible. The moose, with its majestic ...

The northern saw-whet owl was found struggling on Mt. Washington last week. Two summit interns found the owl shivering while ...