The Eurasian Pygmy Owl, a small mountain owl

Measuring only 17 cm (like a starling), this species is the smallest owl in Europe. It appreciated old spruce or fir tree forests, mixed with deciduous trees and uses the cavities dug by other birds, such as woodpeckers, to lay its eggs. This owl is partly diurnal (it is active during the day), and mainly feeds on small birds and mammals (vole, field mice, etc.).