Their target was a foreign invader from Europe, the little owl, Athene noctua.
From the newscientist.com
Join this endearing little owl on his adventures through the night.
From the kansas.com
Just before a left turn I spotted a little owl on a low branch.
From the eadt.co.uk
Among notable bird species are the nuthatch, treecreeper, all three types of woodpecker, little owl, and spotted flycatcher.
From the independent.co.uk
The little owl preys mainly on insects and earthworms and can often be found perched on prominent places, such as telegraph poles and fenceposts as well as mature parkland trees.
From the guardian.co.uk
More importantly, this little owl was doing exactly what the bird books claim that saw-whet owls do, which is amazing because it seems to be such a rare thing to find.
From the timesunion.com
From the youngest to one of the oldest, little tawny owl Biscuit was very popular with the children.
From the theargus.co.uk
Hours later, I finally made it home to the Upper West Side, where my little night owl, Louisa, opened the door.
From the stltoday.com
With a little encouragement, the owl swooped off to cries of delight and applause from the crowd.