Subtropical Pygmy Owl
The Zamora - pygmy owl ( Glaucidium parkeri ), also called Parker Zwergkauz, is a small owl species of the genus Sperlingskäuze. It is found only in South America. The species has been scientifically described until 1995.
Appearance
The Zamora - pygmy reaches a height of about 14 centimeters, making it one of the smallest pygmy species. Ear tufts are missing. The face veil is very fine white and brown spotted. The species is brown on the body top, the top of the head and the sides of the head are much grayer than the body top and striking white spotted. The Occipitalgesicht in the neck is very striking. The sides of the upper breast are reddish brown with some white spots, otherwise the body underside is whitish with striking maroon stripes. The eyes are yellow.
In the distribution area of Zamora - Sperlingskauzes some more pygmy species occur, with which it may be confused. The Brazilian pygmy owl is larger and the head is striped. The Peru - pygmy owl is also larger and inhabited a different habitat. The Yucatán pygmy owl has a gray head, which contrasts strikingly with the brown body plumage.
Area of distribution and habitat
The distribution of the Zamora - Sperlingskauzes has not yet been fully investigated. Based on the current state of knowledge, the species occurs on the eastern side of the Andes from the southeast Ecuador prior to northern Bolivia. Maybe it's also home to the southeast of Colombia. The type is a state bird that inhabited humid subtropical mountain and cloud forests. The height distribution is 1450-1975 meters above sea level.
Way of life
Like many other American pygmy species is also the Zamora - pygmy partly diurnal. He considers himself primarily on the treetops. Its diet consists mainly of insects. Its reproductive biology has not yet been investigated.
Naming
The name parkeri devoted the two first authors Albert Theodore Parker III. In their article they wrote:
" We take great pleasure in naming this new owl in honor of the late Theodore A. Parker, III, who for over twenty years accumulated at unparalleled knowledge of Neotropical birds and graciously shared his vast expertise with ave Robbins, and a number of the people who Contributed vocal material and information to this and the subsequent offer paper, owe special gratitude to Ted for his friendship and encouragement Throughout Their Neotropical careers. ( German: It is a great pleasure this new owl in honor of Theodore A. Parker to appoint III, who has earned an unparalleled knowledge of the birds of the Neotropics than twenty years and shared his vast experience generously with each and Robbins. other people who have contributed voice recordings and information on the following article, Ted are particularly grateful for his friendship and encouragement throughout their neotropical career. "