About the Costa Rican Pygmy-Owl
The Costa Rican pygmy owl is a small "typical owl" in subfamily Surniinae. It is found in Costa Rica and Panama.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Strigiformes |
| Family | Owls (Strigidae) |
| Species | Glaucidium costaricanum |
| Species Codes | crpowl, CRPO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Costa Rican Pygmy-Owl belong to?
The Costa Rican Pygmy-Owl (Glaucidium costaricanum) belongs to the Owls family (Strigidae), in the order Strigiformes.
How can I identify the Costa Rican Pygmy-Owl?
The Costa Rican pygmy owl is a small \"typical owl\" in subfamily Surniinae. It is found in Costa Rica and Panama....
Where can I report a Costa Rican Pygmy-Owl sighting?
You can log sightings of Costa Rican Pygmy-Owl on eBird (ebird.org) using species code crpowl, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Strigiformes
Order
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Species in Family
97
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