About the Pernambuco Pygmy-Owl
The Pernambuco pygmy owl is a species of owl in the family Strigidae. This species, first described in 2002, is endemic to Pernambuco state in Brazil.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Strigiformes |
| Family | Owls (Strigidae) |
| Species | Glaucidium mooreorum |
| Species Codes | perpyo1, PEPO, PPOW |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Pernambuco Pygmy-Owl belong to?
The Pernambuco Pygmy-Owl (Glaucidium mooreorum) belongs to the Owls family (Strigidae), in the order Strigiformes.
How can I identify the Pernambuco Pygmy-Owl?
The Pernambuco pygmy owl is a species of owl in the family Strigidae. This species, first described in 2002, is endemic to Pernambuco state in Brazil....
Where can I report a Pernambuco Pygmy-Owl sighting?
You can log sightings of Pernambuco Pygmy-Owl on eBird (ebird.org) using species code perpyo1, or on iNaturalist.
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