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Peruvian Pygmy-Owl

Glaucidium peruanum

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Distributed across Ecuador and Norway.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇪🇨 Ecuador

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (حيوانات)
Phylum
Chordata (حبليات)
Class
Aves (طيور)
Order
Strigiformes (بوميات)
Family
Strigidae (True Owls)
Genus
Glaucidium
Species
Glaucidium peruanum (Peruvian Pygmy-Owl)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ペルースズメフクロウ
Chinese 秘魯鵂鶹
Spanish Mochuelo del Pacífico (Peruano)
French Chevêchette du Pérou
German Peruzwergkauz
Russian Перуанский сычик

Similar Species in Glaucidium

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Albertine Owlet
Glaucidium albertinum
Near Threatened
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Amazonian Pygmy-Owl
Glaucidium hardyi
Least Concern
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Asian Barred Owlet
Glaucidium cuculoides
Least Concern
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Central American Pygmy-Owl
Glaucidium griseiceps
Least Concern
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Chestnut-backed Owlet
Glaucidium castanotum
Near Threatened
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Cloud-forest Pygmy-Owl
Glaucidium nubicola
Vulnerable
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Colima Pygmy-Owl
Glaucidium palmarum
Least Concern
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African Barred Owlet
Glaucidium capense
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Peruvian Pygmy-Owl?
The scientific name of Peruvian Pygmy-Owl is Glaucidium peruanum. It belongs to the genus Glaucidium.
What is the conservation status of Peruvian Pygmy-Owl?
Peruvian Pygmy-Owl (Glaucidium peruanum) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Peruvian Pygmy-Owl live?
Peruvian Pygmy-Owl is found in Distributed across Ecuador and Norway.. Countries include Ecuador, Norway.
What family does Peruvian Pygmy-Owl belong to?
Peruvian Pygmy-Owl (Glaucidium peruanum) belongs to the genus Glaucidium, which is part of the taxonomic family Strigidae.
Is Peruvian Pygmy-Owl endangered?
No, Peruvian Pygmy-Owl (Glaucidium peruanum) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Peruvian Pygmy-Owl belong to?
Peruvian Pygmy-Owl (Glaucidium peruanum) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (حيوانات).
What are the closest relatives of Peruvian Pygmy-Owl?
The closest relatives of Peruvian Pygmy-Owl in the genus Glaucidium include African Barred Owlet, Albertine Owlet, Amazonian Pygmy-Owl, Asian Barred Owlet, Central American Pygmy-Owl.

Native Range — 2 Countries

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Genus Glaucidium — 20 Species

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African Barred Owlet
Glaucidium capense
LC 🐾
Albertine Owlet
Glaucidium albertinum
NT 🐾
Amazonian Pygmy-Owl
Glaucidium hardyi
LC 🐾
Asian Barred Owlet
Glaucidium cuculoides
LC 🐾
Central American Pygmy-Owl
Glaucidium griseiceps
LC 🐾
Chestnut-backed Owlet
Glaucidium castanotum
NT 🐾
Cloud-forest Pygmy-Owl
Glaucidium nubicola
VU 🐾
Colima Pygmy-Owl
Glaucidium palmarum
LC 🐾
Andean Pygmy-Owl
Glaucidium jardinii
LC 🐾
Jungle Owlet
Glaucidium radiatum
LC 🐾
Ferruginous Pygmy-Owl
Glaucidium brasilianum
LC 🐾
Least Pygmy-Owl
Glaucidium minutissimum
LC 🐾
Guatemalan Pygmy-Owl
Glaucidium cobanense
LC 🐾
Northern Pygmy-Owl
Glaucidium gnoma
LC 🐾
Pearl-spotted Owlet
Glaucidium perlatum
LC 🐾
Pernambuco Pygmy-Owl
Glaucidium mooreorum
CR
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Peruvian Pygmy-Owl
Glaucidium peruanum
LC
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Red-chested Owlet
Glaucidium tephronotum
LC 🐾
Northern Pygmy Owl
Glaucidium californicum
LC 🐾
Javan Owlet
Glaucidium castanopterum
LC
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