Cuban Pygmy-owl
A species of Pygmy-owls Scientific name : Glaucidium siju Genus : Pygmy-owls
Cuban Pygmy-owl, A species of Pygmy-owls
Botanical name: Glaucidium siju
Genus: Pygmy-owls
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Description
The Cuban pygmy owl (Glaucidium siju) is a species of owl in the family Strigidae that is endemic to Cuba. Its natural habitats are dry forests, moist forests and heavily degraded former forest. The Pygmy-Owl is the most frequently observed of Cuba's owls. They breed in tree holes formerly used by woodpeckers. There are three known subspecies of the Cuban pygmy owl: Glaucidium siju siju, Glaucidium siju vittatum, and Glaucidium siju turquinensis. 
Size
17 cm
Nest Placement
Cavity
Feeding Habits
Cuban Pygmy-owl primarily feeds on insects, small reptiles, mammals, other birds, and frogs. Its hunting technique involves agile foraging and quick strikes, often at dawn or dusk. Cuban Pygmy-owl exhibits unique adaptiveness in exploiting a variety of prey, reflecting its opportunistic feeding strategy.
Habitat
Cuban Pygmy-owl is commonly found in a variety of habitats including coastal areas, deciduous and montane forests, forest edges, and secondary growth regions. The species also inhabits open areas with scattered trees, cultivated fields, and, in some locales, plantations and larger parks. These birds can be found from sea level up to elevations of 1500 meters.
Dite type
Carnivorous
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Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Species Status
Not globally threatened.
Scientific Classification
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