An extremely rare species of tiny owl has been seen in the wild for the first time, the American Bird Conservancy said Thursday. The long-whiskered owlet, one of the world's smallest owls, was discovered in 1976.The owl inhabits the dense undergrowth of highland forests in a remote region of Peru.
"Seeing the long-whiskered owlet is a huge thrill," said David Geale of the Association of Andean Ecosystems, who was a member of the research team. "Its population is estimated to be less than 1,000 birds and possibly as few as 250."
He said the species is threatened by the rapid destruction of its forest habitat and its small range.
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Tags: Rare | Owl | Peru
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