Northern Saw-whet Owl Call

Learn about the Northern Saw-whet Owl: The tiny Northern Saw-whet Owl is declining in population, with loss of the mature forests it favors at the root of the problem. This recording reveals the source of the owl’s name; some say it sounds like a saw being sharpened on a whetstone. Recorded in Prescott, Yavapai, Arizona by Micah Riegner, XC236357. Accessible at