Adult © Ian Davies
Juvenile © Christoph Moning
Adult © Paweł Wacławik
© Erik Groth-Andersen
+ 2
© Ingo Rösler

Eurasian Pygmy-Owl Glaucidium passerinum

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Identification

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Tiny, almost sparrow-sized, owl of coniferous and mixed forests. Note staring golden eyes, white eyebrows, and fine pale spotting on the crown. Most active around dusk and dawn, but can be seen hunting in the daytime as well. Sometimes perches atop conifers, but more often rather inconspicuous; can be quite bold when encountered. Song is a varied series of whistled toots, usually given around dawn and dusk and easily imitated.

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