Long-whiskered Owlet

Long-whiskered OwletThe Long-whiskered Owlet is a tiny owl with long facial feathers like whiskers. It is recorded in humid mountain forests of northern Peru.What does it look like?Its facial disc is not prominent, but long, fan-like whiskers grow near the bill base and along the face. Its body is warm brown with fine markings.How does it live?The Long-whiskered Owlet is a tiny owl with long facial feathers like whiskers. It is recorded in humid mountain forests of northern Peru.Researchers infer that it mainly eats insects from limited stomach contents and fecal evidence.Keeping it safeAn extinction-risk assessment has not been added yet.