About the Austral Pygmy-Owl
The austral pygmy owl is a species of owl in the family Strigidae. It is found mainly in central and southern Chile, but also in some parts of southern Argentina.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Strigiformes |
| Family | Owls (Strigidae) |
| Species | Glaucidium nana |
| Species Codes | aupowl1, APOW, AUPO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Austral Pygmy-Owl belong to?
The Austral Pygmy-Owl (Glaucidium nana) belongs to the Owls family (Strigidae), in the order Strigiformes.
How can I identify the Austral Pygmy-Owl?
The austral pygmy owl is a species of owl in the family Strigidae. It is found mainly in central and southern Chile, but also in some parts of southern Argentina....
Where can I report a Austral Pygmy-Owl sighting?
You can log sightings of Austral Pygmy-Owl on eBird (ebird.org) using species code aupowl1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Strigiformes
Order
228
Species in Family
1,314
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