Meaning of the word "little owl" in English

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little owl

US /ˈlɪt.əl ˌaʊl/
UK /ˈlɪt.əl ˌaʊl/
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Noun

1.

a small, short-tailed owl (Athene noctua) with a broad, round head, found in Europe, Asia, and North Africa.

Example:
The little owl perched on the fence post, observing its surroundings.
We heard the distinctive call of a little owl at dusk.
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