Yungas Pygmy-Owl
NameYungas Pygmy-Owl
Common NameYungas Pygmy-Owl
Scientific NameGlaucidium bolivianum
FamilyStrigidae
Wingspan (cm)35
Length (cm)16
Weight (g)60
Plumage DetailsDark brown upperparts with prominent white spotting on the crown and back. Underparts are whitish with heavy dark brown streaking. It has bright yellow eyes and a yellowish bill, often displaying 'false eyes' on the nape.
Vocalization / CallA series of soft, whistled hoots, often accelerating and rising in pitch, described as 'poop-poop-poop-poop-poop'.
Primary Dietcarnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the Andes mountain range, specifically in the Yungas forests of southern Peru, Bolivia, and northwestern Argentina.
Identifying FeaturesSmall size, Spotted crown, Bright yellow eyes, Streaked underparts, Often diurnal, False eyes on nape
Description
The Yungas Pygmy-Owl is a small, compact owl typically found in montane forests. It is often active during the day, hunting insects and small vertebrates from a perch.
