Ferruginous Pygmy Owl - Breeding and Incubation

Breeding and Incubation

Their mating season is from late winter to early spring. It is a cavity nesting bird (tree and columnar cactus cavities), laying 3-5 white eggs. Incubation is 28 days, with 27–30 days to fledging.

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