A piece of
Luxembourg

The “Fauna” series, developed in partnership with the Fondation Hëllef fir d’Natur, focuses on species requiring careful protection and monitoring. In 2024, the BCL shares scientists’ concern about the impending extinction of the little owl in Luxembourg, the country’s smallest owl species.

The little owl is now under serious threat, as its breeding and hunting grounds are becoming increasingly restricted due to growing urbanisation and the expansion of farming activities. Orchards, hedgerows and cavities in trees or buildings, where these birds nest, are becoming increasingly rare.