Andean Pygmy-owl

Andean Pygmy-owl

Glaucidium jardinii

Least Concern
Envergadura
19,9 cm
Peso
65,83333333333333 g
Família
Strigidae
Ordem
Strigiformes

Sobre

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 conservação

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

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 jardinii

Distribution

Andean Pygmy-owl has been recorded in 4 countries.

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Presente Not recorded
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Perguntas frequentes

Is the Andean Pygmy-owl endangered?
The Andean Pygmy-owl has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Andean Pygmy-owl nest?
Nest type: CV.
How big is the Andean Pygmy-owl?
The Andean Pygmy-owl has a wingspan of 19.9 cm, weight of 65.83333333333333 g.
What order and family does the Andean Pygmy-owl belong to?
The Andean Pygmy-owl (Glaucidium jardinii) belongs to the order Strigiformes and the family Strigidae.

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