Colima Pygmy-owl
A species of Pygmy-owls Scientific name : Glaucidium palmarum Genus : Pygmy-owls
Colima Pygmy-owl, A species of Pygmy-owls
Botanical name: Glaucidium palmarum
Genus: Pygmy-owls
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Description
Photo By Michael Woodruff 
Description
The Colima pygmy owl (Glaucidium palmarum) is a species of owl in the family Strigidae.It is endemic to the western part of Mexico. Its habitat consists of tropical deciduous and tropical lowland evergreen forests. The Colima pygmy-owl is very small, have a spotted rounded head and long tails. It has a pair of prominent black marks (false eye spots) on its nape to protect itself. This species preys on large arthropods and very small vertebrates. They are distinguished by their song which has 24 notes, the first one being the longest and is a hollow hooting sound. American naturalist Edward William Nelson described the Colima pygmy owl in 1901. This species is now widespread but was known as a subspecies for many years because it is so closely related to many other species in the owl family. 
Size
13 - 23 cm
Feeding Habits
Colima Pygmy-owl, a skilled predator, primarily feeds on large arthropods and small vertebrates, utilizing stealth and agility to hunt during dusk and dawn. Notably, colima Pygmy-owl showcases dietary specialization, adapting to local prey availability.
Habitat
Colima Pygmy-owl typically inhabits a variety of forested environments ranging from thorn and tropical deciduous to lowland evergreen forests. Broadly, this species is adapted to living in tropical and subtropical zones, often venturing into human-modified landscapes such as coffee plantations. Additionally, colima Pygmy-owl resides at montane altitudes, though it tends to be found at the lower elevations of these humid montane regions.
Dite type
Carnivorous
Photo By Michael Woodruff 
Scientific Classification
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