About the Eurasian Pygmy-Owl
The Eurasian pygmy owl is the smallest owl in Europe. It is dark reddish to greyish-brown, with spotted sides and half of a white ring around the back of the neck. This species is found in the boreal forests of Northern and Central Europe to Siberia.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Strigiformes |
| Family | Owls (Strigidae) |
| Species | Glaucidium passerinum |
| Species Codes | eupowl1, EPOW, EUPO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Eurasian Pygmy-Owl belong to?
The Eurasian Pygmy-Owl (Glaucidium passerinum) belongs to the Owls family (Strigidae), in the order Strigiformes.
How can I identify the Eurasian Pygmy-Owl?
The Eurasian pygmy owl is the smallest owl in Europe. It is dark reddish to greyish-brown, with spotted sides and half of a white ring around the back of the neck. This species is found in the boreal forests of Northern and Central Europe to Siberia....
Where can I report a Eurasian Pygmy-Owl sighting?
You can log sightings of Eurasian Pygmy-Owl on eBird (ebird.org) using species code eupowl1, or on iNaturalist.
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