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Sperlingskauz

Glaucidium passerinum

Least Concern
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Habitat & Distribution

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

Found across Europe (6 countries).

🇳🇴 Norway 🇷🇺 Russia 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇺🇦 Ukraine 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Names in Other Languages

Japanese スズメフクロウ
Chinese 花头鸺鹠
Spanish Mochuelo alpino
French Chevêchette d'Europe
German Sperlingskauz
Portuguese mocho-anão
Russian Воробьиный сычик

Similar Species in Glaucidium

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Albertzwergkauz
Glaucidium albertinum
Near Threatened
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Amazonaszwergkauz
Glaucidium hardyi
Least Concern
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Andenzwergkauz
Glaucidium jardinii
Least Concern
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Australzwergkauz
Glaucidium nana
Least Concern
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Bolivienzwergkauz
Glaucidium bolivianum
Least Concern
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Brasilzwergkauz
Glaucidium brasilianum
Least Concern
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Costa-Rica-Zwergkauz
Glaucidium costaricanum
Not Evaluated
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Dschungelzwergkauz
Glaucidium radiatum
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Sperlingskauz?
The scientific name of Sperlingskauz is Glaucidium passerinum. It belongs to the genus Glaucidium.
What is the conservation status of Sperlingskauz?
Sperlingskauz (Glaucidium passerinum) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Sperlingskauz live?
Sperlingskauz is found in Found across Europe (6 countries).. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Russia, Sweden, Ukraine.
What family does Sperlingskauz belong to?
Sperlingskauz (Glaucidium passerinum) belongs to the genus Glaucidium, which is part of the taxonomic family Strigidae.
Is Sperlingskauz endangered?
No, Sperlingskauz (Glaucidium passerinum) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Sperlingskauz belong to?
Sperlingskauz (Glaucidium passerinum) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).
What are the closest relatives of Sperlingskauz?
The closest relatives of Sperlingskauz in the genus Glaucidium include Albertzwergkauz, Amazonaszwergkauz, Andenzwergkauz, Australzwergkauz, Bolivienzwergkauz.

Native Range — 6 Countries

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Genus Glaucidium — 20 Species

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Albertzwergkauz
Glaucidium albertinum
NT 🐾
Amazonaszwergkauz
Glaucidium hardyi
LC 🐾
Andenzwergkauz
Glaucidium jardinii
LC 🐾
Australzwergkauz
Glaucidium nana
LC 🐾
Bolivienzwergkauz
Glaucidium bolivianum
LC 🐾
Brasilzwergkauz
Glaucidium brasilianum
LC 🐾
Costa-Rica-Zwergkauz
Glaucidium costaricanum
NE 🐾
Dschungelzwergkauz
Glaucidium radiatum
LC 🐾
Gnomenzwergkauz
Glaucidium gnoma
LC 🐾
Graukopf-Zwergkauz
Glaucidium griseiceps
LC 🐾
Guatemalazwergkauz
Glaucidium cobanense
LC 🐾
Hoskinszwergkauz
Glaucidium hoskinsii
LC 🐾
Kalifornienzwergkauz
Glaucidium californicum
LC 🐾
Kapzwergkauz
Glaucidium capense
LC 🐾
Kastanienmantel-Zwergkauz
Glaucidium castanotum
NT 🐾
Kleinstzwergkauz
Glaucidium minutissimum
LC 🐾
Kubazwergkauz
Glaucidium siju
LC 🐾
Kuckuckszwergkauz
Glaucidium cuculoides
LC 🐾
Nebelzwergkauz
Glaucidium nubicola
VU 🐾
Palmenzwergkauz
Glaucidium palmarum
LC
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