About the Central American Pygmy-Owl
The Central American pygmy owl is a species of owl in the family Strigidae. It is found in Belize, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, and Panama.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Strigiformes |
| Family | Owls (Strigidae) |
| Species | Glaucidium griseiceps |
| Species Codes | capowl1, CAPO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Central American Pygmy-Owl belong to?
The Central American Pygmy-Owl (Glaucidium griseiceps) belongs to the Owls family (Strigidae), in the order Strigiformes.
How can I identify the Central American Pygmy-Owl?
The Central American pygmy owl is a species of owl in the family Strigidae. It is found in Belize, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, and Panama....
Where can I report a Central American Pygmy-Owl sighting?
You can log sightings of Central American Pygmy-Owl on eBird (ebird.org) using species code capowl1, or on iNaturalist.
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