Yungas Pygmy Owl
A species of Pygmy-owls Scientific name : Glaucidium bolivianum Genus : Pygmy-owls
Yungas Pygmy Owl, A species of Pygmy-owls
Botanical name: Glaucidium bolivianum
Genus: Pygmy-owls
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Description
The Yungas pygmy owl (Glaucidium bolivianum), is a species of owl in the family Strigidae. It is found in Bolivia, Peru, and possibly in Argentina. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forest. 
Size
16 cm
Nest Placement
Cavity
Feeding Habits
Yungas Pygmy Owl primarily consumes insects, arthropods, small birds, and possibly reptiles. It hunts mainly during the night and at dusk, with some activity during the day. Its foraging occurs in the canopy and dense undergrowth.
Habitat
The habitat of yungas Pygmy Owl primarily encompasses montane and cloud forests, often flourishing in areas where Alnus groves, thick moss, and epiphytes are abundant. They are commonly found residing at high canopy levels or within the mid-story vegetation, preferring environments like the dense Podocarpus forest.
Dite type
Carnivorous
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