Amazonian Pygmy-owl

Amazonian Pygmy-owl

Glaucidium hardyi

Least Concern
翼展
17.9 cm
体重
56.333333333333336 g
Strigidae
Strigiformes

关于

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
翼展 17.9 cm 7.0 in
体重 56.333333333333336 g 1.99 oz

Habitat & Range

保护状况

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

行为与繁殖

筑巢

Nest type: CV.

产卵数

3

分类学

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Strigiformes (Owls)
Strigidae (True Owls)
Genus Glaucidium
物种 Glaucidium hardyi

Distribution

Amazonian Pygmy-owl has been recorded in 2 countries.

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出现 Not recorded
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常见问题

Is the Amazonian Pygmy-owl endangered?
The Amazonian Pygmy-owl has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Amazonian Pygmy-owl nest?
Nest type: CV.
How big is the Amazonian Pygmy-owl?
The Amazonian Pygmy-owl has a wingspan of 17.9 cm, weight of 56.333333333333336 g.
What order and family does the Amazonian Pygmy-owl belong to?
The Amazonian Pygmy-owl (Glaucidium hardyi) belongs to the order Strigiformes and the family Strigidae.

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