In Popular Culture
Martin from the "Guardians of Ga'Hoole" novel series is a Northern Saw-whet Owl.
The song of the Saw-whet Owl is mentioned in the Grateful Dead song "Unbroken Chain" on their album Grateful Dead from the Mars Hotel.
After an online "Critter Vote", the Saw-whet Owl became the new star of Telus' mobility campaign in the summer of 2011.
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