PHOENIX — Known for its small size and auburn color, the cactus ferruginous pygmy owl has environmentalists battling with federal officials over whether it should be protected. The Center for ...

TUCSON, Ariz.— Following multiple petitions and lawsuits, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service today again protected the cactus ferruginous pygmy owl as threatened under the Endangered Species Act after ...

TUCSON, Ariz.— Following multiple petitions and lawsuits, the cactus ferruginous pygmy owl has a new chance for protection under the Endangered Species Act. As part of a lawsuit, the Center for ...

The pygmy owl tops out at 6.7 inches long and weighs 2 to 2.6 ounces, depending on its sex. It’s colored reddish brown overall, with a cream-colored belly streaked with reddish brown. Its eyes are ...

A biologist holds a cactus ferruginous pygmy owl before releasing it into the wild. Credit: Rachel Laura/USFWS After being denied in 2011 and 2021, the cactus ferruginous pygmy-owl has finally been ...

SAN ANTONIO – An owl that’s currently found in South Texas is listed under the Endangered Species Act — again. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service said the cactus ferruginous pygmy-owl was listed as a ...