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File:Costa Rican Pygmy-owl (Glaucidium costaricanum) on branch.jpg

Costa Rican Pygmy-Owl

Costa Rican Pygmy-Owl

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The Costa Rican Pygmy Owl is a small, diurnal owl found in the montane forests of Costa Rica and western Panama. It is known for its distinctive hooting call.
Where to spot
Humid montane forests and cloud forests in Costa Rica and western Panama.
How to spot
Listen for its distinctive, often repeated, hooting call, which helps in locating this small, camouflaged owl. Scan forest edges and canopy carefully for movement.
When to spot
Primarily diurnal, active during the day. Most vocal at dawn and dusk, when it actively hunts.
File:Costa Rican Pygmy-owl (Glaucidium costaricanum) on branch.jpg
File:Costa Rican Pygmy-owl (Glaucidium costaricanum) on branch.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
This owlet plays an important ecological role by preying on large insects and small vertebrates, including lizards and small birds, within its montane forest habitat.
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