Central American Pygmy-owl
A species of Pygmy-owls Scientific name : Glaucidium griseiceps Genus : Pygmy-owls
Central American Pygmy-owl, A species of Pygmy-owls
Botanical name: Glaucidium griseiceps
Genus: Pygmy-owls
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Description
Description
The Central American pygmy owl (Glaucidium griseiceps) is a species of owl in the family Strigidae. It is found in Belize, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, and Panama. The Central American pygmy owl reaches a height of about 14 to 16 cm. The skull and neck are brownish gray, the feathers of the upper body are brown. The tail has two or three pale transversal bands. The underside is whitish with reddish-brown spots on the chest and reddish brown stripes on the flanks. 
Size
13 - 23 cm
Feeding Habits
Central American Pygmy-owl primarily preys on large insects, arachnids, reptiles, and occasionally small birds and mammals, using stealth and agility during dawn and dusk hunts, showcasing a uniquely adapted diet for its size.
Habitat
Central American Pygmy-owl thrives in humid tropical evergreen forests, enveloped by tall secondary growths. These birds inhabit semi-open expanses, repurposed old cacao plantations, and seamlessly blend into the lowland and foothill regions. Their altitude preference ranges broadly from sea level up to elevations of about 1300 meters, particularly in areas supportive of their ecological needs, including regions that present with a blend of pristine forests and forest edges.
Dite type
Carnivorous
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Owls Family
True owls Genus
Pygmy-owls Species
Central American Pygmy-owl 
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