Amazonian Pygmy-owl

Amazonian Pygmy-owl

Glaucidium hardyi

Least Concern
طول الجناح
17,9 cm
الوزن
56,333333333333336 g
الفصيلة
Strigidae
الرتبة
Strigiformes

حول

The Amazonian Pygmy-owl is a tiny owl weighing about 56 g with a 17.9 cm wingspan, active during daylight hours in Amazonian forest. Despite its small size, it is an aggressive predator of small birds, lizards, and large insects.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
طول الجناح 17,9 cm 7.0 in
الوزن 56,333333333333336 g 1.99 oz

Habitat & Range

حالة الحفاظ

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

السلوك والتكاثر

التعشيش

Nest type: CV.

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التصنيف

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
الرتبة Strigiformes (Owls)
الفصيلة Strigidae (True Owls)
Genus Glaucidium
الأنواع Glaucidium hardyi

Distribution

Amazonian Pygmy-owl has been recorded in 2 countries.

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موجود Not recorded
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External Databases

الأسئلة الشائعة

Is the Amazonian Pygmy-owl endangered?
The Amazonian Pygmy-owl has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Amazonian Pygmy-owl nest?
Nest type: CV.
How big is the Amazonian Pygmy-owl?
The Amazonian Pygmy-owl has a wingspan of 17.9 cm, weight of 56.333333333333336 g.
What order and family does the Amazonian Pygmy-owl belong to?
The Amazonian Pygmy-owl (Glaucidium hardyi) belongs to the order Strigiformes and the family Strigidae.

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