Ferruginous Pygmy-owl
Glaucidium brasilianum
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The Ferruginous Pygmy-owl (Glaucidium brasilianum) is a bird species in the family Strigidae (búhos verdaderos), within the order Strigiformes (búhos). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 18.8 cm and a weight of 71.8 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 18,8 cm | 7.4 in |
| Peso | 71,8 g | 2.53 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservación
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Nest type: BU,CV. Incubation: 22-28 days. Fledging: 21-29 days.
Tamaño de la puesta
2-5
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Strigiformes (Búhos) |
| Familia | Strigidae (Búhos Verdaderos) |
| Genus | Glaucidium |
| Especies | Glaucidium brasilianum |
Distribution
Ferruginous Pygmy-owl has been recorded in 4 countries.
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Preguntas frecuentes
Is the Ferruginous Pygmy-owl endangered?
How does the Ferruginous Pygmy-owl nest?
How big is the Ferruginous Pygmy-owl?
What order and family does the Ferruginous Pygmy-owl belong to?
Similar Birds
Other species in the Strigidae family