Peruvian Pygmy-owl
A species of Pygmy-owls Scientific name : Glaucidium peruanum Genus : Pygmy-owls
Peruvian Pygmy-owl, A species of Pygmy-owls
Botanical name: Glaucidium peruanum
Genus: Pygmy-owls
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Photo By Nikolaj Mølgaard Thomsen 
Description
The Pacific Pygmy Owl is a small owl, ~17 inches, with multiple different colour morphs. These colour morphs being a reddish brown to dark bown, or gray colouration on its back, with reddish brown, dark brown, or gray vertical stripes on its chest. Moreover, all morphs have yellow eyes and they have no eye disks. Furthermore, there are white spots on the back of the wings, and these spots are different for each morph. There is also a broken white collar around the neck and black spots on either side of the midline, creating the appearance of dark eyespots, as well as a white-ish supercilium. Additionally, the juveniles of this species look like te adults, and the colour morphs of the males and females look very similar. The differences between the females and the males is that the females tend to be a little larger and heavier than the males, females having a wing length of approximately 103mm and mass of 64.5g, while males have a wing length of ~98mm and weight of ~60.5g. 
Size
17 cm
Feeding Habits
Peruvian Pygmy-owl preys mainly on insects and small birds, using canopy perches to hunt in a forest habitat. It exhibits unique adaptations for capturing diverse prey, allowing it to thrive in its environment.
Habitat
The peruvian Pygmy-owl is typically found in a variety of arboreal habitats including both deciduous and riparian forests. It also adapts to arid environments, dwelling in scrublands with low and montane vegetation. Agricultural areas with sizeable tree presence, urban gardens, and town plazas are also within its habitat range, demonstrating its adaptability to modified landscapes.
Dite type
Carnivorous
General Info
Distribution Area
The Pacific Pygmy Owl is distributed along Peru and Ecuador in South America and can be found along the entire Pacific slope of Peru. Its preferred habitat includes tropical or subtropical shrublands (both dry and wet) as well as degraded forests. They can also be found in forested areas, on road side wires, around hedges, in gardens, agricultural areas, and in town plazas. Additionally, the Pacific Pygmy owl can be found in altitudes of 0 - 2400m.
Species Status
Currently, there is no recorded number of individuals regarding the Pacific Pygmy Owl population, and therefore, a proper estimate on whether or not their population is declining or increasing cannot be made. However, it is presumed that their populations are stable. Thus, listing them as least cooncern.
Photo By Nikolaj Mølgaard Thomsen 
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Owls Family
True owls Genus
Pygmy-owls Species
Peruvian Pygmy-owl 
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