Andean Pygmy-owl
Glaucidium jardinii
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<birdfyi-bird slug="glaucidium-jardinii"></birdfyi-bird>The Andean Pygmy-owl (Glaucidium jardinii) is a bird species in the family Strigidae (búhos verdaderos), within the order Strigiformes (búhos). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 19.9 cm and a weight of 65.8 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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The Andean Pygmy-owl is a tiny nocturnal hunter with a 19.9 cm wingspan, weighing around 66 grams. It inhabits montane forests and forest edges along the Andes. Despite its small size, it preys on small birds, mammals, and insects, often hunting during daylight hours.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 19,9 cm | 7.8 in |
| Peso | 65,83333333333333 g | 2.32 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservación
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 jardinii |
Distribution
Andean Pygmy-owl has been recorded in 4 countries.
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Preguntas frecuentes
Is the Andean Pygmy-owl endangered?
How does the Andean Pygmy-owl nest?
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What order and family does the Andean Pygmy-owl belong to?
Similar Birds
Other species in the Strigidae family