Colima Pygmy-Owl
NameColima Pygmy-Owl
Common NameColima Pygmy-Owl
Scientific NameGlaucidium palmarum
FamilyStrigidae
Wingspan (cm)35
Length (cm)15
Weight (g)50
Plumage DetailsThe upperparts are grayish-brown, finely spotted with white on the head and back, giving a mottled appearance. The underparts are whitish with prominent rufous-brown streaking. It lacks ear tufts and often displays two dark spots on the nape, resembling 'false eyes'.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalization is typically a series of short, whistled hoots, often accelerating in pace, which can be quite distinctive.
Primary Dietcarnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to western Mexico, its range extends from southern Sonora through Jalisco and Colima to Oaxaca, inhabiting tropical deciduous forests and pine-oak woodlands.
Identifying Featuressmall size, round head, bright yellow eyes, lack of ear tufts, mottled brown and white plumage, streaked underparts, false eyes on nape, diurnal activity
Description
This small, diurnal owl is characterized by its compact body, round head, and striking yellow eyes. It primarily hunts large insects and small vertebrates, often active during the day, especially at dawn and dusk, perching conspicuously.
