The Colima pygmy owl (Glaucidium palmarum) is a species of owl in the family Strigidae. It is endemic to the western part of Mexico.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Colima 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 sanchezi
- Glaucidium peruanum
- Glaucidium hardyi
- Glaucidium brasilianum
- Glaucidium minutissimum
- Glaucidium siju
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Aves
- Order
- Strigiformes
- Family
- Strigidae
- Genus
- Glaucidium
- Species
- Glaucidium palmarum
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