Amazonian Pygmy-owl
Glaucidium hardyi
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Least Concern
Envergadura
17,9 cm
Peso
56,333333333333336 g
Familia
Strigidae
Orden
Strigiformes
Acerca de
The Amazonian Pygmy-owl is a tiny owl weighing about 56 g with a 17.9 cm wingspan, active during daylight hours in Amazonian forest. Despite its small size, it is an aggressive predator of small birds, lizards, and large insects.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 17,9 cm | 7.0 in |
| Peso | 56,333333333333336 g | 1.99 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservación
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Nest type: CV.
Tamaño de la puesta
3
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Strigiformes (Búhos) |
| Familia | Strigidae (Búhos Verdaderos) |
| Genus | Glaucidium |
| Especies | Glaucidium hardyi |
Distribution
Amazonian Pygmy-owl has been recorded in 2 countries.
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Presente
Not recorded
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External Databases
Preguntas frecuentes
Is the Amazonian Pygmy-owl endangered?
The Amazonian Pygmy-owl has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Amazonian Pygmy-owl nest?
Nest type: CV.
How big is the Amazonian Pygmy-owl?
The Amazonian Pygmy-owl has a wingspan of 17.9 cm, weight of 56.333333333333336 g.
What order and family does the Amazonian Pygmy-owl belong to?
The Amazonian Pygmy-owl (Glaucidium hardyi) belongs to the order Strigiformes and the family Strigidae.
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