Northern Pygmy Owl

Glaucidium gnoma

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Aves · Strigiformes · Strigidae

About

The northern pygmy owl is a small owl native to western North America.

Fun Fact

Northern pygmy owls hunt prey nearly their own size, including quail and robins, and despite being only 17 cm (7 in) tall, they're so fierce that songbirds mob them more aggressively than much larger owls.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Mountain forests and woodlands

Diet

Carnivore

Lifespan

4-7 years

Threats

Wildfire
Habitat Fragmentation

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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