42K views · 1.9K reactions | Tootsie, a Northern Saw-whet Owl and Raptor-in-Residence here at the Alaska Raptor Center, showing off her facial disc! Owls have a concave set of feathers around their face and eyes, known as a facial disc. The dish-like shape formed by these feathers collects sound and directs that sound towards the owl's ears, which are large holes hidden underneath the head feathers. | Alaska Raptor Center | Facebook

576K views · 10K reactions | Tootsie, an adorable Northern Saw-whet...

Northern Saw-whet Owls are fascinating because their small size hides a life built on quiet focus, careful protection, and an incredible ability to feel at home in the smallest hidden spaces. | Go Wise Owl

8.4K views · 676 reactions | It took me nine years to find my first northern saw whet owl! I found many more since then and watching something so tiny cast her pellet was extra extraordinary! #owlpellet #sawwhetowl #canadianwildlifephotographer #quebectiktok #yamachiche | Thee Owl Queen | Facebook

282K views · 103K reactions | Tito, a Northern Saw-whet Owl and Raptor-in-Residence here at the Alaska Raptor Center, is our smallest resident, weighing only 82 grams! Northern Saw-whet Owls are small, nocturnal, and can be difficult to spot. During the day, they roost in dense vegetation, typically just above eye level and near the trunk in evergreen trees. | Alaska Raptor Center | Facebook