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Long-whiskered Owlet
Xenoglaux loweryi O'Neill & Graves, GR, 1977
13–14 cmLength48 gWeight
The long-whiskered owlet (Xenoglaux loweryi) is a vulnerable species of owl in subfamily Surniinae of the "typical owls", family Strigidae.
Busiest months: July–November · Most records: Peru
Where and when it's recorded
Busiest months: July–November · Most records: Peru
Long-whiskered Owlet has been recorded at 3 of the 8,276 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.
Records by month Southern Hemisphere
Where it's recorded most
- ACP Abra Patricia – Owlet LodgePeru336 records
- Bosque de Protección Alto Mayo – Fundo Alto NievaPeru256 records
- Bosque de Protección Alto Mayo – Llanteria/Afluente vicinityPeru1 record
Countries and regions with the most records
eBird records via GBIF up to 2024-12-31. A record means someone listed it; more records partly mean more birders, not more birds.
About
The long-whiskered owlet (Xenoglaux loweryi) is a vulnerable species of owl in subfamily Surniinae of the "typical owls", family Strigidae. It is endemic to a small area in Amazonas and San Martín departments of northern Peru.
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Questions
How big is the Long-whiskered Owlet?
The Long-whiskered Owlet is about 13–14 cm long and weighs around 48 g.
Where does the Long-whiskered Owlet live?
Its breeding range: South America: northern Peru. It is most often recorded in Peru.
When is the best time to see the Long-whiskered Owlet?
At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in July, August, September, October and November (Southern Hemisphere).
Is the Long-whiskered Owlet endangered?
The IUCN Red List classifies the Long-whiskered Owlet as Vulnerable.
What does the Long-whiskered Owlet eat?
Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.
What family is the Long-whiskered Owlet in?
It belongs to the family Owls (Strigidae), order Strigiformes.
At a glance
- Length
- 13–14 cm
- Weight
- 48 g
- Habitat
- Forest
- Diet
- Insects & other invertebrates
- Lifestyle
- Perches in trees
- Migration
- Resident (barely migrates)
- Conservation
- Vulnerable
More measurements
- Wing
- 104 mm
- Tail
- 54 mm
- Bill
- 15 mm
- Tarsus
- 20 mm
Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.
Range
South America: northern Peru
Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2
Classification
- Order
- Strigiformes
- Family
- Owls Strigidae
- Genus
- Xenoglaux
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