Central American Pygmy-Owl
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    Central American Pygmy-Owl

    Glaucidium griseiceps

    Birds of Prey
    Least Concern

    The Central American pygmy owl is a species of owl in the family Strigidae. It is found in Belize, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, and Panama.

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    Where to Find

    Top parks for Central American Pygmy-Owl. Sightings recorded in 9 safari areas total.

    ● Common (500+ sightings)● Occasional (50-499)● Rare (<50)
    Central & South America
    Aguas Turbias National ParkNorthern Belize & Corozal Bay, Belize
    Rare
    Parque Nacional Juan Castro BlancoCentral Highlands & Talamanca Mountains, Costa Rica
    Rare
    Refugio de Vida Silvestre Bosque AlegreNorthern Plains & Arenal Volcano, Costa Rica
    Rare
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