Amazonian Pygmy-owl
Glaucidium hardyi
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<birdfyi-bird slug="glaucidium-hardyi"></birdfyi-bird>The Amazonian Pygmy-owl (Glaucidium hardyi) is a bird species in the family Strigidae (true owls), within the order Strigiformes (owls). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 17.9 cm and a weight of 56.3 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Sobre
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 conservação
Comportamento e reprodução
Nidificação
Nest type: CV.
Tamanho da postura
3
Taxonomia
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordem | Strigiformes (Owls) |
| Família | Strigidae (True Owls) |
| Genus | Glaucidium |
| Espécies | Glaucidium hardyi |
Distribution
Amazonian Pygmy-owl has been recorded in 2 countries.
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Perguntas frequentes
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Strigidae family