QUIZ: The Little Owl That Lives in a Cactus

The National Wildlife Federation is joining forces again with LG Electronics (LG) on their ongoing campaign to highlight vulnerable and endangered species. This summer, LG’s Time Square display spotlights the cactus ferruginous pygmy-owl (Glaucidium brasilianum cactorum).

The video brings to life our partnership with NBC’s The Americas, an epic 10-part nature documentary which showcases the majestic wildlife and wild places throughout North and South America, including endangered and at-risk species like the cactus ferruginous pygmy-owl.

The cactus ferruginous pygmy-owl is listed as threatened under the Endangered Species Act. It is a smaller owl, standing 6-inches tall with cinnamon to grayish brown feather, which can be found in southern Arizona and Texas in the U.S., and Mexico. The threats facing this little owl include habitat loss and fragmentation due to invasive species, urbanization, and climate change.

Experience the cactus ferruginous pygmy-owl in stunning 3D anamorphic display on LG’s Times Square billboard in New York City.

And watch NBC’s The Americas now streaming on Peacock. Discover more about the cactus ferruginous pygmy-owl and Mexico in The Americas: Mexico watch kit. The watch kit includes fun activities, amazing animal facts, and recommended actions to help protect wildlife and wild places.

Test your knowledge of the cactus ferruginous pygmy-owl and other owls.

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Get outside and go on an owl prowl. Take a nighttime walk and see “whoooo’s” calling! If you are lucky enough to hear an owl, try calling back.

Check out these owl crafts for kids:

• Paper Plate Owl
• Owl Mask
• Owl in a Tree
• Pinecone Snowy Owl Pals

Learn more about owls:

• Watch The Americas to learn about vulnerable and endangered species and other wildlife in North and South America; now streaming on Peacock.
• NWF’s online wildlife guide – burrowing owl
• NWF’s online wildlife guide – northern spotted owl
• NWF’s online wildlife guide – great horned owl
• Just for Kids:
  • Who Knows Owls
  • Burrowing Owls
  • Snowy Owls