Long-whiskered Owlet

Xenoglaux loweryi

The Long-whiskered Owlet is a small, elusive owl species found in the cloud forests of the Andes mountains in Peru. It is known for its distinctive long white facial whiskers and large, expressive eyes. This nocturnal bird preys on insects and small mammals, using its keen hearing and silent flight to hunt effectively in the dense vegetation. Due to its remote and inaccessible habitat, the Long-whiskered Owlet remains poorly studied and little is known about its behavior and ecology.

Habitat: Cloud forests of the Andes mountains in Peru