These nocturnal creatures make their homes in a variety of habitats including mountains, deserts and large parks and several species can be found across the Middle East.
Little Owl has a wide distribution across Europe, North Africa and Asia. Thirteen races are currently accepted by most authorities. Within these races, are marked differences in plumage, calls and habitat. It is these fundamental differences, which some authorities see as enough evidence, to split off some of these races, into species in their own right.