Amazonian Pygmy-Owl
NameAmazonian Pygmy-Owl
Common NameAmazonian Pygmy-Owl
Scientific NameGlaucidium hardyi
FamilyStrigidae
Wingspan (cm)37.5
Length (cm)14
Weight (g)50
Plumage DetailsThe plumage is dark brown on the head and back, finely spotted with white. The underparts are white with prominent reddish-brown streaking, and it has a white throat. The eyes and bill are bright yellow, and faint 'false eyes' are typically present on the nape.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalization is a series of soft, monotonous hooting notes, often described as a repetitive 'hoo-hoo-hoo' or 'pup-pup-pup-pup'.
Primary Dietcarnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Amazon basin, its range includes parts of Brazil, Peru, Ecuador, Colombia, Bolivia, and Guyana, inhabiting tropical and subtropical humid lowland forests.
Identifying FeaturesSmall size, Bright yellow eyes, Streaked underparts, Dark brown upperparts with white spots, Lack of ear tufts, Often active during the day, False eye spots on nape
Description
The Amazonian Pygmy-Owl is a small, compact owl with a relatively large head and bright yellow eyes. It is primarily found in humid lowland forests of the Amazon basin, often perching conspicuously and showing some diurnal activity.
