Peruvian Pygmy-Owl

The Peruvian Pygmy-owl is a species of owl in the Strigidae family. It is found in Ecuador and Peru. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry shrubland, subtropical or tropical moist shrubland, subtropical or tropical high-altitude shrubland, and heavily degraded former forest.

The Peruvian Pygmy-Owl is classified as Least Concern. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category.

The Peruvian Pygmy-owl (Glaucidium peruanum) is a species of owl in the Strigidae family. It is found in Ecuador and Peru. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry shrubland, subtropical or tropical moist shrubland, subtropical or tropical high-altitude shrubland, and heavily degraded former forest. References - * BirdLife International 2004. Glaucidium peruanum. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 24 July 2007. More

Order : Strigiformes
Family : Strigidae
Genus : Glaucidium
Species : peruanum
Authority : König, 1991