Cladus: Eukaryota Name Glaucidium minutissimum (Wied-Neuwied, 1830) Reference * Beitrage zur Naturegeschichte von Brasilien 3 p.242 Vernacular names The Least Pygmy-owl (Glaucidium minutissimum), also known as Sick's Pygmy-owl, is a small owl in the typical owl family. It has been argued that the here used scientific name actually belongs to the Pernambuco Pygmy-owl, in which case the Least Pygmy-owl should be referred to G. sicki (König & Weick, 2005).[2] This has not gained widespread recognition.[3] It is found in eastern Brazil and far eastern Paraguay. It inhabits tropical moist evergreen forests and edges as well as open bush canopy.[4] It is one of the smallest South American owls, averaging at 45 grams (1.6 oz) and 15 cm (6 in). Formerly, this species included the Colima, Tamaulipas, Central American, Subtropical,[1] and Baja Pygmy-owl[5] as subspecies. References 1. ^ a b BirdLife International 2004. Glaucidium minutissimum. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on Sept. 25, 2007.
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