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Chevêchette des Andes

Glaucidium jardinii

Least Concern

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Andean Pygmy-Owl (Glaucidium jardinii) is classified as Least Concern (LC) on the IUCN Red List. Widespread and abundant across its range, with stable populations and no immediate conservation concerns.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Strigidae (True Owls)

Genus

Glaucidium

Species

Glaucidium jardinii (Chevêchette des Andes)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese アンデススズメフクロウ

Chinese 安地斯鵂鶹

Spanish Mochuelo Andino

French Chevêchette des Andes

German Andenzwergkauz

Portuguese mocho-pigmeu-das-andinas

Russian Андский сычик

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Chevêchette à collier

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Chevêchette à dos marron

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Near Threatened

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Chevêchette à pieds jaunes

Glaucidium tephronotum

Least Concern

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Chevêchette à queue barrée

Glaucidium sjostedti

Least Concern

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Chevêchette à tête grise

Glaucidium griseiceps

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Chevêchette cabouré

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Chevêchette des Andes?

The scientific name of Chevêchette des Andes is Glaucidium jardinii. It belongs to the genus Glaucidium.

What is the conservation status of Chevêchette des Andes?

Chevêchette des Andes (Glaucidium jardinii) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Chevêchette des Andes live?

Chevêchette des Andes is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, Venezuela.

What family does Chevêchette des Andes belong to?

Chevêchette des Andes (Glaucidium jardinii) belongs to the genus Glaucidium, which is part of the taxonomic family Strigidae.

Is Chevêchette des Andes endangered?

No, Chevêchette des Andes (Glaucidium jardinii) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Chevêchette des Andes belong to?

Chevêchette des Andes (Glaucidium jardinii) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (animal).

What are the closest relatives of Chevêchette des Andes?

The closest relatives of Chevêchette des Andes in the genus Glaucidium include Chevêchette à collier, Chevêchette à dos marron, Chevêchette à pieds jaunes, Chevêchette à queue barrée, Chevêchette à tête grise.