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

560K views · 890 reactions | There doesn't appear to be any suspicious about this saw-whet owl's passing. It's just a case of bad luck. Catch a new episode of North Woods Law tonight at 9pm ET. | Animal Planet | Facebook

7.5K views · 774 reactions | Why are they called saw whet owls? They reminded settlers of the sound of a whetstone sharpening a saw! Listen to their sound their hoot near the end of this video! #sawwhet #sawwhetowl #wildlifephotography #theeowlqueen #owlsound #owls | 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

Tito, a Northern Saw-whet Owl and Raptor-in-Residence here at Alaska Raptor Center, proudly displaying his magnificent facial disc! Owls possess a concave set of feathers around their face and eyes called a facial disc. This unique dish-like shape serves a crucial purpose—it acts as a sound collector, directing sounds towards the owl's large hidden ears, nestled beneath the head feathers. Nature's sound engineers at work!🦉🎶 #FacialDisc #AcousticWonders #NatureFacts | Alaska Raptor Center