Costa Rican Pygmy-owl
A species of Pygmy-owls Scientific name : Glaucidium costaricanum Genus : Pygmy-owls
Costa Rican Pygmy-owl, A species of Pygmy-owls
Botanical name: Glaucidium costaricanum
Genus: Pygmy-owls
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Description
Photo By Michael Woodruff 
Description
The Costa Rican pygmy owl (Glaucidium costaricanum) is a species of owl in the family Strigidae found in the Talamancan montane forests of Costa Rica and western Panama. 
Size
15 cm
Feeding Habits
Costa Rican Pygmy-owl primarily preys on large arthropods and small vertebrates, including lizards and insects. It employs stealth and agility during hunting, often at dawn or dusk, while poised to pounce from perches. Unique dietary preferences or adaptations are not well-documented.
Habitat
Costa Rican Pygmy-owl primarily resides in humid montane evergreen forests across broader geographical regions of tropical Central America. The habitat is characterized by dense canopies and lush vegetation, providing shelter and foraging opportunities for these owls. These forests are often located at high elevations with abundant rainfall, supporting a rich biodiversity in which costa Rican Pygmy-owl plays an integral predatory role.
Dite type
Carnivorous
Photo By Michael Woodruff 
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Owls Family
True owls Genus
Pygmy-owls Species
Costa Rican Pygmy-owl 
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