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Baja Pygmy-owl
Glaucidium hoskinsii
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Not Evaluated
طول الجناح
17,7 cm
الوزن
57,5 g
الفصيلة
Strigidae
الرتبة
Strigiformes
حول
The Baja Pygmy-owl is a small owl endemic to the mountains of Baja California Sur, Mexico, weighing about 57.5g with a wingspan of 17.7cm. Like other pygmy-owls it is often active during daylight hours and hunts small birds, lizards, and insects. Its restricted mountain range makes it sensitive to habitat disturbance.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| طول الجناح | 17,7 cm | 7.0 in |
| الوزن | 57,5 g | 2.03 oz |
Habitat & Range
السلوك والتكاثر
التعشيش
Nest type: CV.
التصنيف
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| الرتبة | Strigiformes (Owls) |
| الفصيلة | Strigidae (True Owls) |
| Genus | Glaucidium |
| الأنواع | Glaucidium hoskinsii |
External Databases
الأسئلة الشائعة
How does the Baja Pygmy-owl nest?
Nest type: CV.
How big is the Baja Pygmy-owl?
The Baja Pygmy-owl has a wingspan of 17.7 cm, weight of 57.5 g.
What order and family does the Baja Pygmy-owl belong to?
The Baja Pygmy-owl (Glaucidium hoskinsii) belongs to the order Strigiformes and the family Strigidae.
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