From Paul Bannick
Sleeping Walking Boreal Owl (Aegolius funereus)
A Boreal Owl steps towards the end of branch while lowering its eye-lid for protection from the icy-wind. This species is a “sit-and-wait” hunter that moves between productive perches where it listens for prey below.
“Aha! I know this one! . . . Pygmy Hawk Owl! . . . absolutely.”
*opens post*
Me:
You’re in the right ballpark of color palette, size, and habitat. You still get partial credit!