Austral Pygmy-owl

Austral Pygmy-owl

Glaucidium nana

Least Concern
طول الجناح
19,0 cm
الوزن
75,0 g
الفصيلة
Strigidae
الرتبة
Strigiformes

The Austral Pygmy-owl (Glaucidium nana) is a bird species in the family Strigidae (true owls), within the order Strigiformes (owls). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 19 cm and a weight of 75 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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حول

The Austral Pygmy-owl is a small, diurnal owl found in the temperate forests and shrublands of Chile and Argentina. Weighing about 75g with a wingspan of 19cm, it is the southernmost owl in the world and is active during daylight hours. It hunts small birds, insects, and lizards from concealed perches in the forest.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
طول الجناح 19,0 cm 7.5 in
الوزن 75,0 g 2.65 oz

Habitat & Range

حالة الحفاظ

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

السلوك والتكاثر

التعشيش

Nest type: BU,CV. Incubation: 26-28 days. Fledging: 15-17 days.

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التصنيف

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

Distribution

Austral Pygmy-owl has been recorded in 1 countries.

موجود Not recorded

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External Databases

الأسئلة الشائعة

Is the Austral Pygmy-owl endangered?
The Austral Pygmy-owl has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Austral Pygmy-owl nest?
Nest type: BU,CV. Incubation: 26-28 days. Fledging: 15-17 days.
How big is the Austral Pygmy-owl?
The Austral Pygmy-owl has a wingspan of 19.0 cm, weight of 75.0 g.
What order and family does the Austral Pygmy-owl belong to?
The Austral Pygmy-owl (Glaucidium nana) belongs to the order Strigiformes and the family Strigidae.

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