About the Central American Pygmy-Owl
The Central American Pygmy-Owl (Glaucidium griseiceps) is a species of bird in the Owls family (Strigidae), within the order Strigiformes. This family contains 228 recognized species worldwide.
Use the eBird species code capowl1 when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Strigiformes |
| Family | Owls (Strigidae) |
| Species | Glaucidium griseiceps |
| Species Codes | capowl1, CAPO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Central American Pygmy-Owl belong to?
The Central American Pygmy-Owl (Glaucidium griseiceps) belongs to the Owls family (Strigidae), in the order Strigiformes.
How can I identify the Central American Pygmy-Owl?
The Central American Pygmy-Owl is a member of the Owls family. Check field guides or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier for help.
Where can I report a Central American Pygmy-Owl sighting?
You can log sightings of Central American Pygmy-Owl on eBird (ebird.org) using species code capowl1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Owls 228 species
More Birds in Order Strigiformes
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Quick Stats
Strigiformes
Order
228
Species in Family
108
iNat Observations
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