Elf Owl
Nest box Plan and Information
Select another species:
Construction difficulty:
moderate
Download Nest Box Plan
Nesting Range
Source: Birds of the WorldNesting Habitat
- Desert
- Forest
- Open Woodland
Attach Nest Box To
- Dead Tree
- Live tree
- Post
Known Nesting Period
Not Nesting
Some Nesting Occurrence
Nesting in Most of Range
JAN
FEB
MAR
APR
MAY
JUN
JUL
AUG
SEP
OCT
NOV
DEC
Nest Box Placement
Nest Height:
6ft
10ft
6–10 feet
Minimum Spacing:
985 feet
Facing:
North, Northwest
Helpful Tips
- Add a very thin layer of wood chips to nest box floor. Elf Owls have been seen removing excessive nesting material (left over from previous nests).
- Elf Owls can compete with other cavity-nesting birds for nest sites. You can add more nest boxes for other species to help reduce competition.