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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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Strigiformes |
| Family | Owls (Strigidae) |
| Species | Glaucidium nubicola |
| Species Codes | clopyo1, CFPO |
| Conservation | VU Vulnerable |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Cloud-forest Pygmy-Owl belong to?
The Cloud-forest Pygmy-Owl (Glaucidium nubicola) belongs to the Owls family (Strigidae), in the order Strigiformes.
What is the conservation status of the Cloud-forest Pygmy-Owl?
The Cloud-forest Pygmy-Owl is classified as "Vulnerable" (VU) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify 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;...
Where can I report a Cloud-forest Pygmy-Owl sighting?
You can log sightings of Cloud-forest Pygmy-Owl on eBird (ebird.org) using species code clopyo1, or on iNaturalist.
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