A very rare species of a tiny owl had been seen in the wild for the first time in Lima, Peru. This kind of owl is one of the world's smallest owlets (not bigger than a fist) was discovered in 1976. With the help of observation binoculars the owl was spotted early in February by the researchers in a private conservation area in Peru's jungle. In the American Bird Conservancy report it was said that investigators encountered the owlet three times during daylight hours and even recorded its frequently calls at night. The owl was named "Xenoglaux", meaning "strange owl", due to the long wispy feathers around its reddish-orange eyes. Its population is estimated to be less than 1,000 birds and possibly as few as 250 birds, so birdwatchers consider it a big thrill to be able to spot this tiniest owlet in their binoculars.