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Nothern Pygmy Owl

August 2, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Northern Pygmi Owl

Genus: Glaucidium californicum Nicknames: Pygmy Owl, Rocky Mountain Pygmy Owl, Vancouver Pygmy Owl, California Pygmy Owl, and Dwarf Owl. Length: Female: 18.5 cm,  Male: 16.5 cm Weight: Female: 73 g, Male: 62 g Average Wing Length: 38 cm Appearance: The Northern Pygmy Owl is one of the smallest owl species. Their bodies vary in colour […]

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Four-Eyed Wonder

July 26, 2012 By Leave a Comment

The Northern Pygmy owl assumes a number of different faces as its disguise. Dark marks on the back of its head are often confused by predators and other birds as false eyes. In addition to appearing attentive, the Pygmy owl can camouflage itself as a standing pine cone at the top of pines.

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