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Cloud-forest Pygmy-owl
Glaucidium nubicola
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Vulnerable
Wingspan
18.4 cm
Weight
77.39999999999999 g
Family
Strigidae
Order
Strigiformes
The Cloud-forest Pygmy-owl (Glaucidium nubicola) is a bird species in the family Strigidae (true owls), within the order Strigiformes (owls). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 18.4 cm and a weight of 77.4 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Vulnerable.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 18.4 cm | 7.2 in |
| Weight | 77.39999999999999 g | 2.73 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Vulnerable
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Clutch Size
2-3
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Strigiformes (Owls) |
| Family | Strigidae (True Owls) |
| Genus | Glaucidium |
| Species | Glaucidium nubicola |
Distribution
Cloud-forest Pygmy-owl has been recorded in 3 countries.
Present
Not recorded
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Cloud-forest Pygmy-owl endangered?
The Cloud-forest Pygmy-owl has a conservation status of Vulnerable.
How big is the Cloud-forest Pygmy-owl?
The Cloud-forest Pygmy-owl has a wingspan of 18.4 cm, weight of 77.39999999999999 g.
What order and family does the Cloud-forest Pygmy-owl belong to?
The Cloud-forest Pygmy-owl (Glaucidium nubicola) belongs to the order Strigiformes and the family Strigidae.
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