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Northern Pygmy-Owl

Northern Pygmy-Owl

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The Northern Pygmy Owl is a tiny, fierce owl found in coniferous and mixed forests of western North America. Despite its small size, it is a formidable diurnal predator.
Where to spot
Coniferous and mixed forests across western North America, from southern Alaska to Mexico.
How to spot
Listen for its distinctive series of evenly spaced 'toot' calls. Look for it perched on the tops of tall trees or snags, often flicking its tail up and down.
When to spot
Primarily diurnal, active during the day, especially at dawn and dusk. Its calls are often heard during daylight hours.
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File:Mountain Pygmy Owl Glaucidium gnoma Arizona.jpg
File:Northern Pygmy-Owl (Glaucidium gnoma) (8731991057).jpg
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File:Northern pygmy owl (Glaucidium gnoma) near Phantom Lake (54264786116).jpg
File:GlaucidiumGnomaKeulemans.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Glaucidium gnoma ssp. gnoma.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Mountain Pygmy Owl Glaucidium gnoma Arizona.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Northern Pygmy-Owl (Glaucidium gnoma) (8731991057).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Northern Pygmy Owl (Glaucidium gnoma) (8571153434).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Northern Pygmy Owl (Glaucidium gnoma) (8571154536).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Northern pygmy owl (Glaucidium gnoma) near Phantom Lake (54264786116).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
This owlet has 'false eyes' on the back of its head, dark patches rimmed with white, which mimic real eyes and may confuse predators, providing a clever defense mechanism.
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