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Sjostedt's Owlet
Glaucidium sjostedti
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Least Concern
Wingspan
31.6 cm
Weight
139.5 g
Family
Strigidae
Order
Strigiformes
The Sjostedt's Owlet (Glaucidium sjostedti) is a bird species in the family Strigidae (true owls), within the order Strigiformes (owls). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 31.6 cm and a weight of 139.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 31.6 cm | 12.4 in |
| Weight | 139.5 g | 4.92 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CV. Incubation: 28 days.
Clutch Size
2
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Strigiformes (Owls) |
| Family | Strigidae (True Owls) |
| Genus | Glaucidium |
| Species | Glaucidium sjostedti |
Distribution
Sjostedt's Owlet has been recorded in 1 countries.
Present
Not recorded
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Sjostedt's Owlet endangered?
The Sjostedt's Owlet has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Sjostedt's Owlet nest?
Nest type: CV. Incubation: 28 days.
How big is the Sjostedt's Owlet?
The Sjostedt's Owlet has a wingspan of 31.6 cm, weight of 139.5 g.
What order and family does the Sjostedt's Owlet belong to?
The Sjostedt's Owlet (Glaucidium sjostedti) belongs to the order Strigiformes and the family Strigidae.
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