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Peruvian Pygmy-owl

Glaucidium peruanum

Least Concern
Wingspan
18.8 cm
Weight
61.5 g
Family
Strigidae
Order
Strigiformes

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Wingspan 18.8 cm 7.4 in
Weight 61.5 g 2.17 oz

Habitat & Range

Conservation Status

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Behavior & Breeding

Nesting

Nest type: CV.

Taxonomy

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Order Strigiformes (Owls)
Family Strigidae (True Owls)
Genus Glaucidium
Species Glaucidium peruanum

Distribution

Peruvian Pygmy-owl has been recorded in 2 countries.

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Present Not recorded
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Peruvian Pygmy-owl endangered?
The Peruvian Pygmy-owl has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Peruvian Pygmy-owl nest?
Nest type: CV.
How big is the Peruvian Pygmy-owl?
The Peruvian Pygmy-owl has a wingspan of 18.8 cm, weight of 61.5 g.
What order and family does the Peruvian Pygmy-owl belong to?
The Peruvian Pygmy-owl (Glaucidium peruanum) belongs to the order Strigiformes and the family Strigidae.

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