The Owl Pages

Eurasian Pygmy Owl (Glaucidium passerinum) juvenile

A frightened Eurasian Pygmy Owl stands erect

A frightened Eurasian Pygmy Owl stands erect by Claus König
© Claus König. Location: Black Forest, southwest Germany. July 2001.
This recently fledged young owl was frightened, showing extended brow feathers (not true ear-tufts). Photo taken in extended coniferous forest with tall trees, about 900m above sea-level.