23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Wildlife
Little Forest Spirit
A Northern Pygmy Owl perches on a branch, a small piece of moss dangling below her. No bigger than a deck of cards, these miniature owls are highly efficient predators, hunting prey 2-3x their size.
Photo Detail
| Date Taken: | 02.2024 |
| Date Uploaded: | 12.2025 |
| Photo Location: | Wyoming, United States of America |
| Camera: | Canon EOS R5 |
| Copyright: | © Chrissy Shammas |