Ferruginous Pygmy-Owl

The ferruginous pygmy owl (Glaucidium brasilianum) is a species of small owl found in the southwestern United States, extending south through Mexico, Central America, and into South America, including countries like Brazil, Bolivia, Paraguay and Argentina.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Ferruginous Pygmy-Owl being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

• Glaucidium peruanum
• Glaucidium palmarum
• Glaucidium nana
• Glaucidium sanchezi
• Glaucidium perlatum
• Glaucidium minutissimum

Classification

Kingdom

Animalia

Phylum

Chordata

Class

Aves

Order

Strigiformes

Family

Strigidae

Genus

Glaucidium

Species

Glaucidium brasilianum

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