Mountain Pygmy-Owl

Mountain Pygmy-Owl

A Reference for North and Central American Owls

The Mountain Pygmy-Owl is similar to the Northern Pygmy-Owl in appearance although it is smaller, has more pointed wings, a shorter tail, and a double note call or toot (the Northern Pygmy-Owl has a single note call or toot). It can be found from Southern Arizona in North America south to Oaxaca in South-Central Mexico. Here you can find photos, recordings and information to help identify and enjoy this beautiful owl. The Field Notes section includes a North and Central American range map and information on nesting, habitat, description and classification.

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