Overview
The austral pygmy owl (Glaucidium nana) is a species of owl in the family Strigidae. It is found mainly in central and southern Chile, but also in some parts of southern Argentina.
Summary from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Range and habitat
Andes of southern Chile and southern Argentina; winters to northern Argentina.
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Continents
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Austral pygmy owl
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- BirdLife DataZone: status and threats
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
