About the Least Pygmy-Owl
The East Brazilian pygmy owl, also known as least pygmy-owl or Sick's pygmy-owl, is a small owl in the typical owl family.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Strigiformes |
| Family | Owls (Strigidae) |
| Species | Glaucidium minutissimum |
| Species Codes | leapyo1, EBPO, LPOW, LEPO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Least Pygmy-Owl belong to?
The Least Pygmy-Owl (Glaucidium minutissimum) belongs to the Owls family (Strigidae), in the order Strigiformes.
How can I identify the Least Pygmy-Owl?
The East Brazilian pygmy owl, also known as least pygmy-owl or Sick's pygmy-owl, is a small owl in the typical owl family....
Where can I report a Least Pygmy-Owl sighting?
You can log sightings of Least Pygmy-Owl on eBird (ebird.org) using species code leapyo1, or on iNaturalist.
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More Birds in Order Strigiformes
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Quick Stats
Strigiformes
Order
228
Species in Family
135
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