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Amazonian Pygmy-Owl

Amazonian Pygmy-Owl

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Hardy's Pygmy Owl is a tiny and recently described owl found in the humid montane forests of the eastern Andes. It is one of the smallest and least-known owls in South America.
Where to spot
Humid montane forests and cloud forests on the eastern slopes of the Andes in southern Peru and northern Bolivia.
How to spot
Listen for its distinctive, high-pitched vocalizations. Spotting is very challenging due to its small size, dense habitat, and rarity; expert guidance is often needed in its remote habitat.
When to spot
Primarily diurnal, active during the day, especially at dawn and dusk. Visual observations are extremely difficult.
File:Amazonian Pygmy-owl (Glaucidium hardyi) in tree.jpg
File:Glaucidium hardyi - Amazonian pygmy-owl.jpg
File:Amazonian Pygmy-owl (Glaucidium hardyi) in tree.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Glaucidium hardyi - Amazonian pygmy-owl.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
This species was only described in 2011, highlighting the immense biodiversity still being discovered in the remote cloud forests of the Andes, even for well-studied groups like owls.
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