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Least Pygmy-Owl

Glaucidium minutissimum

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found in Norway.

🇳🇴 Norway

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 minutissimum (Least Pygmy-Owl)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ブラジルコスズメフクロウ
Chinese 小鵂鶹
Spanish Mochuelo mínimo
French Chevêchette cabouré
German Kleinstzwergkauz
Portuguese caburé-miudinho
Russian Крошечный воробьиный сыч

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

Native Range — 1 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
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Least Pygmy-Owl
Glaucidium minutissimum
LC
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Guatemalan Pygmy-Owl
Glaucidium cobanense
LC 🐾
Northern Pygmy-Owl
Glaucidium gnoma
LC 🐾
Pearl-spotted Owlet
Glaucidium perlatum
LC 🐾
Pernambuco Pygmy-Owl
Glaucidium mooreorum
CR 🐾
Peruvian Pygmy-Owl
Glaucidium peruanum
LC 🐾
Red-chested Owlet
Glaucidium tephronotum
LC 🐾
Northern Pygmy Owl
Glaucidium californicum
LC 🐾
Javan Owlet
Glaucidium castanopterum
LC
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