Калифорнийский сыч гном (калифорнийский воробьиный сычик, Northern Pygmy Owl enjoys an elegant meal

Hunting during the middle of the day, Northern Pygmy Owls defy the stereotype of owns as a purely nocturnal predator. These tiny little 6inch predators can take down prey far larger than themselves This one obviously enjoyed his meal. Filmed with the Nikon Z9 + Nikkor Z 70200mm f2. 8 VR S userdd1jt6vb8x , Wildlife, Nature, NikonZ9, Owl, Birding