Birds of Cuba, Vagrant Visitors, Introduced Birds and Possibilities
Cuban Pygmy-Owl
Chevêchette de Cuba
Glaucidium siju
Life, Habitat & Pictures of the Cuban Pygmy-Owl
| B L | W W | W | Family | Latin Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6.5" 16.5cm | " cm | 3.6oz 102g | Strigidae | Glaucidium siju |
- Breeding
- Year Around
- Winter
The Cuban Pygmy-Owl is an endemic bird to the island of Cuba. This small curious bird of prey can be seen perching on limbs during daylight hours. This is somewhat unusual as other small owls tend to spend their daylight hours roosting in cavities of trees. This is done in order to protect them from other larger birds of prey species.