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Elf owls usually are not aggressive and feign death in any dangerous situation, especially when a threatening animal comes inside their saguaro. Territories are established by the male and are defended by both the male and the female. This is done through the use of song. During the breeding season Elf owls are monogamous and stay in breeding pairs, but can be found in small groups during migration and when mobbing predators. Adults as well as young can be subject to predation by other predatory birds such as jays, hawks, and owls. Learn more about Elf Owl
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Animalia: Chordata: Strigiformes: Aves: Strigidae: Micrathene whitneyi