Austral Pygmy-Owl
NameAustral Pygmy-Owl
Common NameAustral Pygmy-Owl
Scientific NameGlaucidium nana
FamilyStrigidae
Wingspan (cm)38
Length (cm)20
Weight (g)75
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are brownish with white spotting, while the underparts are white with prominent brown streaking. It has bright yellow eyes, a yellowish-green beak, and distinctive 'false eyes' (occipital spots) on the nape.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalization is typically a series of soft, hooting notes, often described as a repetitive 'poop-poop-poop' or 'hoo-hoo-hoo'.
Primary Dietcarnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in southern South America, primarily in Chile and Argentina, inhabiting temperate and sub-Antarctic forests.
Identifying Featuressmall size, yellow eyes, yellowish-green beak, false eyes on nape, streaked underparts, diurnal activity
Description
The Austral Pygmy-Owl is a small, compact owl with a rounded head and no ear tufts. It is primarily crepuscular and diurnal, actively hunting small birds, mammals, and large insects.
