Ferruginous Pygmy Owl
Call & Sounds
Ferruginous Pygmy Owl (Glaucidium brasilianum)
The Ferruginous Pygmy Owl (Glaucidium brasilianum) is a small species of owl found from southern South America, through the Neotropics and extending north into the southwestern United States. They are relatively common in suitable habitat through much of their range. Ferruginous Pygmy Owl are active both day and night, with peak hunting activity taking place around dusk and dawn.
What does a Ferruginous Pygmy Owl sound like? The most common call of the Ferruginous Pygmy Owl is a repetiive sequence of fluty whistled ‘peep’ notes. This species also makes a range of bubbly and squeaky trilling sounds. When alarmed Ferruginous Pygmy Owls often make a high-pitched chattering sound.
Listen to some examples of Ferruginous Pygmy Owl calls and sounds below.
Listen to Ferruginous Pygmy Owl Sounds
The audio in the video below features the typical repetitive song series of a Ferruginous Pygmy Owl. Recorded in Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve, Ecuador.
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