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Northern Pygmy-Owl Range Map

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Range Map for Northern Pygmy-Owl

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Migration

Resident (nonmigratory). Northern Pygmy-Owls often move to lower elevations during winter and return upslope in spring.

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Species in This Family

Owls(Order: Strigiformes, Family: Strigidae)

Flammulated Owl

Western Screech-Owl

Eastern Screech-Owl

Great Horned Owl

Northern Hawk Owl

Northern Pygmy-Owl

Ferruginous Pygmy-Owl

Short-eared Owl

Northern Saw-whet Owl

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