Peapix

  • Bing Gallery
  • Extension
Peapix
Bing Gallery
Extension
  • United Kingdom
    All
    Australia Canada China Germany France India Japan Spain United Kingdom United States Italy Brazil

Bing Gallery

Australia Canada China Germany France India Japan Spain United Kingdom United States Italy Brazil
  1. Bing Gallery
  2. United Kingdom
  3. 2018
  4. June 19
  5. Northern pygmy owl perched on a branch, Cypress Mountain, British Columbia, Canada
arrow_back_ios arrow_forward_ios Northern pygmy owl perched on a branch, Cypress Mountain, British Columbia, Canada

June 19, 2018

Northern pygmy owl perched on a branch, Cypress Mountain, British Columbia, Canada

© Connor Stefanison/Minden Pictures

Northern pygmy owl perched on a branch, Cypress Mountain, British Columbia, Canada

This little owl is native to Canada, the United States and Mexico. But don't be fooled by its size. Despite the owl's small stature, it is an aggressive hunter, frequently preying on birds and mammals larger than itself. The northern pygmy owl can also be mistaken for having eyes in the back of its head, as they sport two dark patches on the back of the neck. These ‘false eyes’ can help it evade predators and protect the owl's true yellow eyes.

bird nature

Related Images

Killer whales in the waters off Spildra, NorwayKiller whales in the waters off Spildra, Norway
Mandarin duck, Richmond Park, London, EnglandMandarin duck, Richmond Park, London, England
Allen's hummingbird perched on a red kangaroo paw plantAllen's hummingbird perched on a red kangaroo paw plant
Blue-footed booby, Galápagos Islands, EcuadorBlue-footed booby, Galápagos Islands, Ecuador
Blackbird in Essex, EnglandBlackbird in Essex, England
Sandhill cranes, Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge, New Mexico, USASandhill cranes, Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge, New Mexico, USA
A northern cardinal perched in a common winterberry bush in Marion County, Illinois, USAA northern cardinal perched in a common winterberry bush in Marion County, Illinois, USA
Great blue herons building a nest in Wakodahatchee Wetlands, Delray Beach, Florida, USAGreat blue herons building a nest in Wakodahatchee Wetlands, Delray Beach, Florida, USA

Today on Bing

Southern cassowary father with chicks, Kuranda, Queensland, Australia

Southern cassowary father with chicks, Kuranda, Queensland, Australia

Jun 19, 2022
People surfing at Burleigh Heads, Gold Coast, Australia

People surfing at Burleigh Heads, Gold Coast, Australia

Jun 19, 2021
Santa Elena Canyon under the Milky Way in Big Bend National Park, Texas, USA

Santa Elena Canyon under the Milky Way in Big Bend National Park, Texas, USA

Jun 19, 2020
Aerial view of the cherry laurel maze in Glendurgan Garden, Cornwall

Aerial view of the cherry laurel maze in Glendurgan Garden, Cornwall

Jun 19, 2019
Aeonium leaf detail

Aeonium leaf detail

Jun 19, 2017

Related Tags

bird animal outdoor water tree flock duck aquatic bird plant red branch colorful marine mammal mammal aquatic mammal sunset dolphin wave snow orange
Share photo
Share
Pin
Tweet
Line
Download 1920x1080
  • © 2023 Peapix.com
  • API
  • App
  • Privacy
The images are provided for wallpaper use only.