Kingdom Animalia Order Strigiformes Genus Glaucidium Higher classification Pygmy owl | Phylum Chordata Family Strigidae Scientific name Glaucidium siju Rank Species | |
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Similar Bird, Owl, Bare‑legged owl, Pygmy owl, Red‑chested owlet | ||
Cuban pygmy owl
The Cuban pygmy owl (Glaucidium siju) is a species of owl in the family Strigidae that is endemic to Cuba. Its natural habitats are dry forests, moist forests, and heavily degraded former forest.
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The Pygmy-Owl is the most frequently observed of Cuba’s owls. They breed in tree holes formerly used by woodpeckers.
There are three known subspecies of the Cuban pygmy-owl: Glaucidium siju siju, Glaucidium siju Vittatum, and Glaucidium siju Turquinensis.
Cuban pygmy owl
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