Austral Pygmy-owl

Austral Pygmy-owl

Glaucidium nana

Least Concern
Envergadura
19,0 cm
Peso
75,0 g
Familia
Strigidae
Orden
Strigiformes

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The Austral Pygmy-owl is a small, diurnal owl found in the temperate forests and shrublands of Chile and Argentina. Weighing about 75g with a wingspan of 19cm, it is the southernmost owl in the world and is active during daylight hours. It hunts small birds, insects, and lizards from concealed perches in the forest.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergadura 19,0 cm 7.5 in
Peso 75,0 g 2.65 oz

Habitat & Range

Estado de conservación

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportamiento y reproducción

Nidificación

Nest type: BU,CV. Incubation: 26-28 days. Fledging: 15-17 days.

Tamaño de la puesta

3-5

Taxonomía

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Orden Strigiformes (Búhos)
Familia Strigidae (Búhos Verdaderos)
Genus Glaucidium
Especies Glaucidium nana

Distribution

Austral Pygmy-owl has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Preguntas frecuentes

Is the Austral Pygmy-owl endangered?
The Austral Pygmy-owl has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Austral Pygmy-owl nest?
Nest type: BU,CV. Incubation: 26-28 days. Fledging: 15-17 days.
How big is the Austral Pygmy-owl?
The Austral Pygmy-owl has a wingspan of 19.0 cm, weight of 75.0 g.
What order and family does the Austral Pygmy-owl belong to?
The Austral Pygmy-owl (Glaucidium nana) belongs to the order Strigiformes and the family Strigidae.

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