Peruvian Pygmy-Owl (Glaucidium peruanum)

Peruvian Pygmy-Owl, a reference photo — Photo: markaharper1 · CC BY-SA 2.0 (licence)

The Pacific pygmy owl (Glaucidium peruanum), or Peruvian pygmy owl, is a small "typical owl" in subfamily Surniinae. It is found in Chile, Ecuador, and Peru.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Peruvian 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 brasilianum
Glaucidium nana
Glaucidium palmarum
Glaucidium perlatum
Glaucidium sanchezi
Glaucidium gnoma

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Aves
Order: Strigiformes
Family: Strigidae
Genus: Glaucidium
Species: Glaucidium peruanum

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