Northern+Saw-Whet+Owl

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Diet Requirements

 * Carnivore. This owl dines mostly on small rodents but will occasionally eat small reptiles and insects, especially during migration.

Notes on Enrichment & Training


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Potential Messaging


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 * Henry Vilas Zoo: Size is VERY appealing; great for handling; still impressive to people despite small size

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Threats and Conservation Status
Prejudices against birds of prey still persist among many who wrongly believe that they harm wildlife or present major threats to domestic animals. Biological studies have documented their ecological importance as major controls on rodent populations. Some birds of prey feed on snakes, insects or other potential pests. No species of raptor poses a significant threat to domestic animals.

Instruct guests to never litter, especially when they are in a car. Throwing trash out along the roads not only makes the roads less attractive, but can also attract animals to the sides of the road. Some of these animals might look appetizing to an owl, hawk, or other predator which are then more likely to be hit by passing vehicles.

=__Did you know…__=
 * The northern saw-whet owl is the smallest owl that lives in Ohio.

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