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Glaucidium gnoma

Northern Pygmy-Owl, Mountain gnome

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Since pygmy-owls are active during the daylight, they rely on their sense of sight to hunt. Consequently, they did not develop a good sense of hearing, silent flight, nor exceptional night vision like nocturnal owls. Cave Creek trail, near Portal, Arizona, USA

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