Andean Pygmy-Owl
NameAndean Pygmy-Owl
Common NameAndean Pygmy-Owl
Scientific NameGlaucidium jardinii
FamilyStrigidae
Wingspan (cm)35
Length (cm)17
Weight (g)60
Plumage DetailsThe Andean Pygmy-Owl has dark brown upperparts heavily spotted with white or buff, and whitish underparts streaked with dark brown. Its head is finely spotted, and it possesses prominent white 'false eyes' (occipital spots) on the nape. It has bright yellow eyes and a yellowish bill.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalization is a series of soft, hooting notes, often described as a rapid 'hoo-hoo-hoo-hoo' or 'pup-pup-pup-pup' that can accelerate.
Primary Dietcarnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the Andes Mountains, ranging from Venezuela south through Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and into Bolivia.
Identifying Featuressmall size, round head, bright yellow eyes, brown plumage with white spotting, streaked underparts, false eyes on nape (occipital spots)
Description
This small, compact owl is characterized by its round head and bright yellow eyes. It typically perches upright, often active during the day, hunting insects and small vertebrates in montane forests.
