There are over 200 species of these great birds of prey throughout the world. Most are solitary birds and they prefer to hunt at night. The smallest is the elf owl with a wingspan of 10.5 inches and can be found in the Southwest of North America and Northern Mexico region. One of the largest owls is the Eurasian Eagle Owl with has a wingspan of 5-6ft found in Europe and Asia. There is so much to love about this amazing bird of prey.
