About the Costa Rican Pygmy-Owl
The Costa Rican Pygmy-Owl (Glaucidium costaricanum) 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 crpowl 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 costaricanum |
| Species Codes | crpowl, CRPO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Costa Rican Pygmy-Owl belong to?
The Costa Rican Pygmy-Owl (Glaucidium costaricanum) belongs to the Owls family (Strigidae), in the order Strigiformes.
How can I identify the Costa Rican Pygmy-Owl?
The Costa Rican 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 Costa Rican Pygmy-Owl sighting?
You can log sightings of Costa Rican Pygmy-Owl on eBird (ebird.org) using species code crpowl, or on iNaturalist.