Amazonian pygmy owl
| Amazonian pygmy owl | |
|---|---|
| Peru | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Aves |
| Order: | Strigiformes |
| Family: | Strigidae |
| Genus: | Glaucidium |
| Species: | G. hardyi |
| Binomial name | |
| Glaucidium hardyi Vielliard, 1989 | |
| Distribution of the Amazonian pygmy owl Resident | |
The Amazonian pygmy owl (Glaucidium hardyi), also known as Hardy's pygmy owl, is an owl found in northern South America and the Amazon Basin. A member of the Strigidae family, it is a true owl.