Austral Pygmy-owl
Glaucidium nana
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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 conservação
Comportamento e reprodução
Nidificação
Nest type: BU,CV. Incubation: 26-28 days. Fledging: 15-17 days.
Tamanho da postura
3-5
Taxonomia
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordem | Strigiformes (Owls) |
| Família | Strigidae (True Owls) |
| Genus | Glaucidium |
| Espécies | Glaucidium nana |
Distribution
Austral Pygmy-owl has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Strigidae family