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Central American Pygmy-Owl

Glaucidium griseiceps

Least Concern

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The Central American Pygmy-Owl (Glaucidium griseiceps) is a species in the genus Glaucidium. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Norway.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Norway.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (hayvan)

Phylum

Chordata (Kordalılar)

Class

Aves (kuş)

Order

Strigiformes (Baykuş)

Family

Strigidae (True Owls)

Genus

Glaucidium

Species

Glaucidium griseiceps (Central American Pygmy-Owl)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese コスズメフクロウ

Chinese 中美洲鵂鶹

Spanish Tecolote mesoamericano

French Chevêchette à tête grise

German Graukopf-Zwergkauz

Russian Центральноамериканский карликовый сычик

Similar Species in Glaucidium

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Albertine Owlet

Glaucidium albertinum

Glaucidium cuculoides

Least Concern

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Chestnut-backed Owlet

Glaucidium castanotum

Near Threatened

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Cloud-forest Pygmy-Owl

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Central American Pygmy-Owl?

The scientific name of Central American Pygmy-Owl is Glaucidium griseiceps. It belongs to the genus Glaucidium.

What is the conservation status of Central American Pygmy-Owl?

Central American Pygmy-Owl (Glaucidium griseiceps) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Central American Pygmy-Owl live?

Central American Pygmy-Owl is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Norway.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Norway.

What family does Central American Pygmy-Owl belong to?

Central American Pygmy-Owl (Glaucidium griseiceps) belongs to the genus Glaucidium, which is part of the taxonomic family Strigidae.

Is Central American Pygmy-Owl endangered?

No, Central American Pygmy-Owl (Glaucidium griseiceps) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Central American Pygmy-Owl belong to?

Central American Pygmy-Owl (Glaucidium griseiceps) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (hayvan).

What are the closest relatives of Central American Pygmy-Owl?

The closest relatives of Central American Pygmy-Owl in the genus Glaucidium include African Barred Owlet, Albertine Owlet, Amazonian Pygmy-Owl, Asian Barred Owlet, Chestnut-backed Owlet.