The word "Pygmie" means "Small". Pygmie owls are very small
The tiny owl is called the elf owl at 5.25 inches long. The small owl is called the cactus ferruginous pygmy owl at 6 inches long.
The Elf owl is smaller than a (northern) pygmy owl.
Pernambuco Pygmy Owl was created in 2002.
Colima Pygmy Owl was created in 1901.
Yungas Pygmy Owl was created in 1991.
Amazonian Pygmy Owl was created in 1990.
Guatemalan Pygmy Owl was created in 1875.
Pacific Pygmy Owl was created in 1991.
Ferruginous Pygmy Owl was created in 1788.
Cape Pygmy Owl was created in 1888.
Cuban Pygmy Owl was created in 1839.
Subtropical Pygmy Owl was created in 1995.