Andean Pygmy-owl

Andean Pygmy-owl

Glaucidium jardinii

Least Concern
Размах крыльев
19,9 cm
Масса
65,83333333333333 g
Семейство
Strigidae
Отряд
Strigiformes

О нас

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
Размах крыльев 19,9 cm 7.8 in
Масса 65,83333333333333 g 2.32 oz

Habitat & Range

Охранный статус

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Поведение и размножение

Гнездование

Nest type: CV.

Размер кладки

3

Таксономия

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Отряд Strigiformes (Owls)
Семейство Strigidae (True Owls)
Genus Glaucidium
Виды Glaucidium jardinii

Distribution

Andean Pygmy-owl has been recorded in 4 countries.

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Присутствует Not recorded
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Часто задаваемые вопросы

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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