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Europe
Eurasian Pygmy Owl
Glaucidium passerinum
About this species
The Eurasian Pygmy Owl (Strigidae) is widely distributed across Europe, where it favours forest environments and plays a key role in its ecosystem.
The Eurasian Pygmy Owl is part of the order Strigiformes and the Strigidae family. Its preferred habitat is forest, where it forages, breeds, and contributes to a balanced ecosystem. With a conservation status of Least Concern, this species offers an excellent window into the broader biodiversity of Europe.
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Similar species
Other birds in the Strigidae family and Strigiformes order.