Pygmy Owl Christmas Ornament

18067 Merck Family's Old World Christmas

**Introduced 2009**

Ornament measures approximately 3 1/4", made of mouth blown, hand painted glass.

Owls are symbols of wisdom because they look so serious and thoughtful. Since they can see in the dark, the represent seeing through the darkness of ignorance. Despite its small size, the Northern Pygmy owl is quite fierce and will attack prey or drive off intruders several times its own size.