Birds · La Saladita, Guerrero
Colima Pygmy-Owl
Glaucidium palmarum
Spanish: Tecolote colimense
The Colima pygmy owl (Glaucidium palmarum) is a species of owl in the family Strigidae. It is endemic to Mexico. Most often recorded in Jan, Apr, Nov.
TaxonomyAves › Strigiformes › Strigidae
Local records4 research-grade observations within about 50 km of La Saladita (the survey box also takes in Zihuatanejo, Ixtapa and Troncones)
Global records225 on iNaturalist
Recorded here2006 – 2026
Months recorded near La Saladita
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Recent local sightings
- 2026-01-30 — observation by zihuadean
- 2025-01-02 — observation by isa_moguel
- 2023-04-30 — observation by franciscomn
- 2006-11-24 — observation by russnamitz
Interactive card with more photos, sounds and similar species Birds guide iNaturalist Wikipedia
Cite as: “Colima Pygmy-Owl (Glaucidium palmarum) at La Saladita”, La Saladita Field Guide, lasaladita.com/species/glaucidium-palmarum/, updated 2026-09-26. Observation counts and months come from iNaturalist research-grade records within about 50 km of 17.8375°N, 101.7606°W (the survey box also takes in Zihuatanejo, Ixtapa and Troncones); summary text from Wikipedia where present.