little owl
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of little owl
First recorded in 1550–60
Example Sentences
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This delightful Christmas tale is the true story of a little owl dubbed Rockefeller.
From Seattle Times • Nov. 9, 2021
Don’t let its cuteness fool you: the little owl from this viral video is actually a fearsome, rodent-eating predator.
From National Geographic • Jul. 27, 2015
In the same category, patience was the key to this highly commended image of little owl chicks titled 'The three Stooges'.
From BBC • Sep. 2, 2013
The little owl preys mainly on insects and earthworms and can often be found perched on prominent places, such as telegraph poles and fenceposts as well as mature parkland trees.
From The Guardian • Dec. 2, 2010
The little owl brings Frightful back to mind.
From "On the Far Side of the Mountain" by Jean Craighead George
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