Ferruginous Pygmy-owl
A species of Pygmy-owls Scientific name : Glaucidium brasilianum Genus : Pygmy-owls
Ferruginous Pygmy-owl, A species of Pygmy-owls
Botanical name: Glaucidium brasilianum
Genus: Pygmy-owls
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Description General Info
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Description
This species is crepuscular, but often hunts by day. It hunts a variety of birds, lizards, mammals, and insects. The flight is often undulating in motion, similar to that of many woodpecker species. It can be readily located by the small birds that mob it while it is perched in a tree (up to 40 birds of 11 species have been recorded mobbing one owl). 
Size
17-18 cm (6.5-7 in)
Life Expectancy
6-7 years
Feeding Habits
Ferruginous Pygmy-owl, an opportunistic predator, consumes a diverse diet comprising insects, small birds, rodents, and lizards, utilizing stealth and agility to hunt primarily at dawn and dusk.
Habitat
The ferruginous Pygmy-owl thrives in diverse habitats across tropical lowlands and foothills, predominantly in primary and secondary forests, including coastal and thorn scrub, as well as in bushes and scrubby second growth. The species is also well adapted to varied woodland environments, ranging from open and scattered woodlands to riparian woodlands. Additionally, ferruginous Pygmy-owl can be found in deciduous and gallery forests, forest edges, and mesquite woodlands. Human-altered landscapes such as coffee plantations and suburban areas also provide suitable habitats for the ferruginous Pygmy-owl, demonstrating its adaptability to both natural and modified ecosystems.
Nest Behavior
Ferruginous Pygmy-owl displays territorial behavior through monotonous whistling, primarily during twilight hours. Exact timing of nest building and egg-laying is uncertain. Both parents are involved in caring for the eggs and young.
Nest Characteristics
Ferruginous Pygmy-owl typically nests in tree cavities or giant cacti, often using old woodpecker holes or natural hollows. The nest is usually positioned 10-30 feet above ground, taking advantage of existing structures rather than constructing a new one.
Dite type
Carnivorous
General Info
Sounds
Call
Recording location: Mexico
Song
Recording location: Mexico
Species Status
The northernmost subspecies, G. b. cactorum, commonly called the cactus ferruginous pygmy owl, was a listed Endangered species under the U.S. Endangered Species Act. This protected it in south-central Arizona from loss of habitat and buffel grass fires. Buffel grass catches fire very easy, which spreads to cacti, burning the owl's primary habitat. Its range extends over the border into Sonora, Mexico. Glaucidium brasilianum was delisted in 2006.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Owls Family
True owls Genus
Pygmy-owls Species
Ferruginous Pygmy-owl 
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