About the Ferruginous Pygmy-Owl
The ferruginous pygmy owl is a small owl that breeds in south-central Arizona and southern Texas in the United States, south through Mexico and Central America, to South America into Brazil, Bolivia, Paraguay and Argentina.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Strigiformes |
| Family | Owls (Strigidae) |
| Species | Glaucidium brasilianum |
| Species Codes | fepowl, FEPO, FPOW |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Ferruginous Pygmy-Owl belong to?
The Ferruginous Pygmy-Owl (Glaucidium brasilianum) belongs to the Owls family (Strigidae), in the order Strigiformes.
How can I identify the Ferruginous Pygmy-Owl?
The ferruginous pygmy owl is a small owl that breeds in south-central Arizona and southern Texas in the United States, south through Mexico and Central America, to South America into Brazil, Bolivia, Paraguay and Argentina....
Where can I report a Ferruginous Pygmy-Owl sighting?
You can log sightings of Ferruginous Pygmy-Owl on eBird (ebird.org) using species code fepowl, or on iNaturalist.
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