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Eurasian Pygmy-Owl

Glaucidium passerinum

Least Concern
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Habitat & Distribution

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

Found across Europe (6 countries).

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

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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African Barred Owlet
Glaucidium capense
Least Concern
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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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Andean Pygmy-Owl
Glaucidium jardinii
Least Concern
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Asian Barred Owlet
Glaucidium cuculoides
Least Concern
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Austral Pygmy-Owl
Glaucidium nana
Least Concern
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Baja Pygmy Owl
Glaucidium hoskinsii
Least Concern
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Central American Pygmy-Owl
Glaucidium griseiceps
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Eurasian Pygmy-Owl?
The scientific name of Eurasian Pygmy-Owl is Glaucidium passerinum. It belongs to the genus Glaucidium.
What is the conservation status of Eurasian Pygmy-Owl?
Eurasian Pygmy-Owl (Glaucidium passerinum) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Eurasian Pygmy-Owl live?
Eurasian Pygmy-Owl is found in Found across Europe (6 countries).. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Russia, Sweden, Ukraine.
What family does Eurasian Pygmy-Owl belong to?
Eurasian Pygmy-Owl (Glaucidium passerinum) belongs to the genus Glaucidium, which is part of the taxonomic family Strigidae.
Is Eurasian Pygmy-Owl endangered?
No, Eurasian Pygmy-Owl (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 Eurasian Pygmy-Owl belong to?
Eurasian Pygmy-Owl (Glaucidium passerinum) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Eurasian Pygmy-Owl?
The closest relatives of Eurasian Pygmy-Owl in the genus Glaucidium include African Barred Owlet, Albertine Owlet, Amazonian Pygmy-Owl, Andean Pygmy-Owl, Asian Barred Owlet.

Native Range — 6 Countries

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Genus Glaucidium — 20 Species

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African Barred Owlet
Glaucidium capense
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Albertine Owlet
Glaucidium albertinum
NT 🐾
Amazonian Pygmy-Owl
Glaucidium hardyi
LC 🐾
Andean Pygmy-Owl
Glaucidium jardinii
LC 🐾
Asian Barred Owlet
Glaucidium cuculoides
LC 🐾
Austral Pygmy-Owl
Glaucidium nana
LC 🐾
Baja Pygmy Owl
Glaucidium hoskinsii
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 🐾
Collared Owlet
Glaucidium brodiei
LC 🐾
Costa Rican Pygmy-Owl
Glaucidium costaricanum
NE 🐾
Cuban Pygmy-Owl
Glaucidium siju
LC
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Eurasian Pygmy-Owl
Glaucidium passerinum
LC
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Ferruginous Pygmy-Owl
Glaucidium brasilianum
LC 🐾
Guatemalan Pygmy-Owl
Glaucidium cobanense
LC 🐾
Javan Owlet
Glaucidium castanopterum
LC 🐾
Jungle Owlet
Glaucidium radiatum
LC 🐾
Least Pygmy-Owl
Glaucidium minutissimum
LC
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