Don’t even get me started on the little owls; they’re just too adorable to be real. Their huge round heads, fluffy-looking bodies, and tiny wings are just so adorbs.
You’ll want to take a look at this ultimate list of the cutest owls in the world if you also think owls are cute.
The world has about 250 different species of owls, yet only 15 can win the cutest owl competition.
(Did you see what I did there?!) Owl darling they are all.
15 Cute Owls You Need to See
- Elf Owl
- Boreal Owl
- Burrowing Owl
- Snowy Owl
- Southern white-faced owl
- Flammulated owl
- Spotted Owlet
- Crested Owl
- Western Barn Owl
- Jungle Owlet
- Pygmy Owl
- Spectacled Owl
- Ural Owl
- Eastern Screech Owl
- Little Owl
1. Elf Owl
Who doesn’t regard tiny equals attractive when it comes to elf owls, the world’s tiniest owls? They are only about the size of a sparrow and live near the Mexican border.
They are less than two slices of bread and weigh about 1.4 oz (50g). They’re just 5 inches (14cm) long, making it simple to hold in your hand.
2. Boreal Owl
In the forests of North America and Europe, these sweet owls with delicate black and white coloring bring a touch of beauty.
The male will court the female by feeding her for up to three months before nesting, and they quietly glide through the forest. That’s so darn adorable!
Males may be half the size of females, and they are just about the size of a robin. Their huge white facial disks, surrounded by a black border at the upper edge, give them a goofy appearance that aids with the cuteness.
3. Burrowing Owl
This long-legged little cuddly owl that dashes about and hides underground is not to be missed.
The long legs of these owls, as well as the flat appearance of their heads, make them look comical.
They reside in the western US, Mexico, Florida, and the Caribbean and are smaller than a crow.
4. Snowy Owl
The cutest owl race was dominated by Harry Potter’s white owl. The soft fur and tiny toes are so appealing.
Because of their thick feathers, they appear teddy-beary, but these ferocious hunters can devour 1600 lemming in a year. Be cautious.
Canada, Alaska, and occasionally northern US states are where they call home.
5. Southern white-faced owl
The feathers hanging over the beak give this owl its appealing look, which is why it has a mustached appearance. The feathered beak region of southern white-faced owls is also surrounded by beautiful ear tufts and face discs.
They are approximately 10 inches long (12 cm) and live in Africa.
6. Flammulated owl
The little Flammulated Owls have huge black eyes set in their tiny circular heads and are only marginally bigger than a sparrow.
They are difficult to see since they are so small and spend much of their time at the top of trees, but they breed in western US states and spend the winter in Mexico and Central America.
7. Spotted Owlet
These tiny 8-inch (20 cm) owls reside in Asia and are the tiniest of their kind. They have a cuddly owl appearance because of their rounded fluffy look.
8. Crested Owl
Wow, those floppy ear tufts give this owl its lovely look. A showoff, that’s what he is. The cuddly little heads of these owls are really displayed by the crested owls’ kind buff color and striking white tufts.
One of the cutest owls around, this small owl resides in Central and South America.
9. Barn Owl
With its white heart-shaped face disc and black penetrating eyes, Barn Owls are so graceful and cuddly looking.
Except in the polar and desert zones, these lovely owls may be found all over the world.
10. Jungle Owlet
The rounded appearance of Jungle Owlets and their tiny round heads are irresistible. Their heads seem tiny and cute due to the absence of ear tufts.
They reside in India and eat insects, measuring approximately 8 inches (20 cm) long.
11. Northern Pygmy Owl
The Pygmy Owl might just be the cutest of the tiny owls, and tiny owls are among the most adorable. Because of their tiny size, roundness, and fluffiness, they win the cuteness award for me.
They’re only about 6.5 inches (17 cm) long and weigh 2 oz (60 g), making them comparable to a tennis ball in size and weight.
The Northern Pygmy Owl, which is found in western North America, belongs to the 29 species of Pygmy Owls in the world.
12. Spectacled Owl
The Spectacled Owl is the only owl that stands out. This owl is especially appealing because of its dark round heads and white feathers. The black heads and white bellies look quite different.
These are big enough to be up to 20 inches (50 cm) long and live throughout Central and South America.
13. Ural Owl
The Ural Owl’s cuteness is aided by its large pale face discs and black eyes. This owl has a lovely appeal due to its delicate mottled brown and white coloring and rounded head.
Ural owls prefer to dwell in woodlands in the north of Europe and Asia.
14. Eastern Screech Owl
The size of a robin, a sweet stocky owl is around. The Eastern screech owl resides in the eastern United States and is colored like tree bark.
15. Little Owl
Little Owl has a lovely name and a lovely appearance, with its flat head. They’re not the tiniest owl, but they’re attractive nonetheless, at 8 inches (20 cm) tall.
Europe, Asia, and North Africa are all home to them.