About the Cloud-forest Pygmy Owl
The cloud-forest pygmy owl or cloudforest pygmy owl is a short, muscular, small-sized species of owl found throughout the Andes of western Colombia and north-western Ecuador, being confined to cloud forests between 900–2000 m a.s.l. Below this altitudinal range the Central American pygmy owl occurs; above it, the Andean pygmy owl occurs.
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The cloud-forest pygmy owl is a small owl, 14.5 –16 cm (5.7–6.3 in) in length with a 92.8–96.3 cm (3.7–3.8 in) wingspan. Weight can range from 75.6 to 79.3 g (2.7 to 2.8 oz). The male and female have similar markings and plumage, but as in many birds of prey this pygmy owl may display sexual dimorphism in size, with the female being more than 3% larger and more than 3% heavier than the male. The standard linear measurements are: the tail measures 46.8 mm (1.8 in) and the bill (from cere to tip) measures 11.3 mm (0.4 in). Voice: The song of the cloud-forest pygmy owl is composed of simple notes best expressed as hollow whistles or toots, like almost all New World Glaucidium species. It is a long series of short whistles, delivered in pairs and occasionally in trios. This song pattern is shared with the northern pygmy owl (Glaucidium gnoma) and the Costa Rican pygmy owl (G.
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Where the Cloud-forest Pygmy Owl lives
When to see the Cloud-forest Pygmy Owl
Peak activity in February · a resident species across most of its range
Easily confused with
East Brazilian Pygmy OwlGlaucidium minutissimumIt is one of the smallest South American owls, averaging at 55 g (1.9 oz) and 15 cm (5.9 in) tall.
Costa Rican Pygmy OwlGlaucidium costaricanumThe Costa Rican pygmy owl is around 14.5 to 17 cm (5.7 to 6.7 in) long, with males weighing about 53 to 70 g (1.9 to 2.5 oz), while the larger females weigh as much as 99 g (3.5 oz).
Central American Pygmy OwlGlaucidium griseicepsThe Central American pygmy owl is 13 to 18 cm (5.1 to 7.1 in) long.
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