About the Peruvian Pygmy-Owl
The Pacific pygmy owl, or Peruvian pygmy owl, is a small "typical owl" in subfamily Surniinae. It is found in Chile, Ecuador, and Peru.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Strigiformes |
| Family | Owls (Strigidae) |
| Species | Glaucidium peruanum |
| Species Codes | pepowl1, PPOW, PEPO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Peruvian Pygmy-Owl belong to?
The Peruvian Pygmy-Owl (Glaucidium peruanum) belongs to the Owls family (Strigidae), in the order Strigiformes.
How can I identify the Peruvian Pygmy-Owl?
The Pacific pygmy owl, or Peruvian pygmy owl, is a small \"typical owl\" in subfamily Surniinae. It is found in Chile, Ecuador, and Peru....
Where can I report a Peruvian Pygmy-Owl sighting?
You can log sightings of Peruvian Pygmy-Owl on eBird (ebird.org) using species code pepowl1, or on iNaturalist.
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Strigiformes
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