Andean Pygmy Owl
A species of Pygmy-owls Scientific name : Glaucidium jardinii Genus : Pygmy-owls
Andean Pygmy Owl, A species of Pygmy-owls
Botanical name: Glaucidium jardinii
Genus: Pygmy-owls
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Description
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Description
The Andean pygmy owl (Glaucidium jardinii) is a species of owl in the family Strigidae. It is found in Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. 
Size
16 cm
Feeding Habits
Andean Pygmy Owl, the Andean Pygmy Owl, primarily feeds on small birds, invertebrates, and mammals, employing stealth and agility during nocturnal or crepuscular hunts. Its diet uniquely adapts to available prey, making use of a varied hunting skillset.
Habitat
Andean Pygmy Owl typically inhabits a range of montane ecosystems from semi-arid to humid environments. Its preferred habitats include open cloudforests, elfin forests, and highland forests extending to Polylepis woodlands. The bird can also be found in semi-open lands and wooded ravines that may transition into swampy or grassy areas. Andean Pygmy Owl frequents both the canopy and middle levels of forests, often near forest edges, and may occasionally venture into pastures that have scattered trees. It is generally found at elevations from around 1500 to 3500 meters or higher.
Dite type
Carnivorous
Photo By Steve McInnis 
Scientific Classification
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