The Ferruginous Pygmy-Owl is a small owl that is active by day as well as at night. Small birds sometimes gather to mob it.
It occurs in rufous and gray color forms, has no ear tufts, and shows a notably long tail.
It can be active in daylight, when small birds may gather and call around it. It occurs in habitats ranging from dry country to tropical forest.
An extinction-risk assessment has not been added yet.