Subtropical Pygmy Owl (Glaucidium parkeri)
About the Subtropical Pygmy Owl
The subtropical pygmy owl (Glaucidium parkeri) is a species of owl in the family Strigidae. It is found in Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. The subtropical pygmy owl's specific epithet honors Theodore A. (Ted) Parker III, "who for over twenty years accumulated an unparalleled knowledge of Neotropical birds and graciously shared his vast expertise with all". It is monotypic.
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We only publish recordings we may use commercially, because this site is supported by ads. xeno-canto lists 33 recordings for this species: 16 CC BY-NC-SA. None of them permits commercial use, so there is no player here — the page is kept as a profile so the bird is not missing from the guide.
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Listed as recorded in Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru in the xeno-canto catalogue.
Related species you can hear
- Andean Pygmy OwlGlaucidium jardiniirecording
- Austral Pygmy OwlGlaucidium nanarecording
- Central American Pygmy OwlGlaucidium griseicepsrecording
- Colima Pygmy OwlGlaucidium palmarumrecording
- Eurasian Pygmy OwlGlaucidium passerinumrecording
- Ferruginous Pygmy OwlGlaucidium brasilianumrecording
This species has no recording here yet — these relatives do, so you can hear what the family sounds like.