The Colima Pygmy Owl is a small, recently described owl endemic to the Sierra Madre del Sur of southwestern Mexico. It inhabits humid montane forests.
Where to spot
Humid montane oak and pine-oak forests in southwestern Mexico, particularly in the states of Guerrero, Jalisco, and Michoacán.
How to spot
Listen for its distinct hooting call. Requires access to specific montane forest habitats and careful searching, as it can be very cryptic.
When to spot
Primarily diurnal, active during the day. Most vocal at dawn and dusk, when it is most likely to be detected by its calls.
Where to spot
Humid montane oak and pine-oak forests in southwestern Mexico, particularly in the states of Guerrero, Jalisco, and Michoacán.
How to spot
Listen for its distinct hooting call. Requires access to specific montane forest habitats and careful searching, as it can be very cryptic.
When to spot
Primarily diurnal, active during the day. Most vocal at dawn and dusk, when it is most likely to be detected by its calls.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
This species was only formally described in 2011, distinguishing it from the Central American Pygmy Owl based on subtle differences in vocalizations and genetic data.
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