Subtropical Pygmy Owl (Glaucidium parkeri)
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Subtropical Pygmy Owl

Glaucidium parkeri Robbins & Howell, SNG, 1995

14–14 cmLength61 gWeight

The subtropical pygmy owl (Glaucidium parkeri) is a species of owl in the family Strigidae.

Busiest months: September · Most records: Bolivia, Peru, Ecuador

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Subtropical Pygmy Owl has been recorded at 9 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 4 countries and regions.

Records by month Southern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Sadiri LodgeBolivia128 records
  2. Flor de Café/PlataformaPeru47 records
  3. Refugio Los VolcanesBolivia16 records
More places
  1. La Drymophila Nature ReserveColombia4 records
  2. Reserva MaycuEcuador3 records
  3. Reserva Biologica del Rio BigalEcuador2 records
  4. RurrenabaqueBolivia1 record
  5. Waqanki/Quebrada Mishquiyaquillo – Senda CrestaPeru1 record
  6. WildSumaco LodgeEcuador1 record

Countries and regions with the most records

BoliviaPeruEcuadorColombia

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 subtropical pygmy owl (Glaucidium parkeri) is a species of owl in the family Strigidae. It is found in Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

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Questions

How big is the Subtropical Pygmy Owl?

The Subtropical Pygmy Owl is about 14–14 cm long and weighs around 61 g.

Where does the Subtropical Pygmy Owl live?

Its breeding range: South America: Ecuador to Bolivia. It is most often recorded in Bolivia, Peru and Ecuador.

When is the best time to see the Subtropical Pygmy Owl?

At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in September (Southern Hemisphere).

Is the Subtropical Pygmy Owl endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Subtropical Pygmy Owl as Least Concern.

What does the Subtropical Pygmy Owl eat?

Main food: Vertebrate prey.

What family is the Subtropical Pygmy Owl in?

It belongs to the family Owls (Strigidae), order Strigiformes.

At a glance

Length
14–14 cm
Weight
61 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Vertebrate prey
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
94 mm
Tail
49 mm
Bill
14 mm
Tarsus
20 mm

Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.

Range

South America: Ecuador to Bolivia

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Family
Owls Strigidae
Genus
Glaucidium

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Subtropical Pygmy Owl

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