Tamaulipas Pygmy-Owl
Glaucidium sanchezi
The Tamaulipas pygmy owl is a species of owl in the family Strigidae. It is endemic to Mexico. This is one of the smallest owls in the world, with a mean length of 13.5 cm (5.3 in). However, at 53 g (1.9 oz), it is slightly heavier than the long-whiskered owlet and the elf owl. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.
- Scientific name
- Glaucidium sanchezi
- Family
- Owls
- IUCN status
- NT