Pernambuco Pygmy-Owl (Glaucidium mooreorum)

Family
Strigidae (Typical Owls)

Size
13 cm

First Described (Guide)
Silva, Coelho & Gonzaga, 2002

Habitat
Subtropical and tropical lowland moist forest. To about 150 m.

Range (Guide)

Brazil (B).

Rarity Status
Currently this species is not classified as a rarity in this country OR information has not been updated.

Population
Estimated population is <50 (2010) and decreasing.

Status CR
Deforestation from logging and fire are the main threats. Hunting is also reported to pose a threat.

For more information see BirdLife International Species Factsheet.

Voice
A short phrase of 5-7 notes.

Xeno-Canto Sound Files

Pernambuco Pygmy Owl (Glaucidium mooreorum) [XC429765]
by id from Reserva Biol\u00f3gica (REBIO) de Saltinho, Rio Formoso, Pernambuco, Brazil (song)

Subspecies
No subspecies.

References
See References.

Files:

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