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Athene cunicularia
•Small owl. •No ear tufts. •Long legs. •Short tail. •Spots on back. •Bars on front. •Found on ground in open country.
True to its name, the Burrowing Owl nests in a hole in the ground. Although it is quite willing to dig its own burrow, it often uses one already provided by prairie dogs, skunks, armadillos, or tortoises.
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Wonderful picture...I think I have a burrowing owl somewhere in my backyard but I can never seem to find it
wonderful capture!!
Than you. He was very intense.
I love this picture.
That look is priceless!! Fantastic shot, Copterdan! I'd love you to add your spotting to the mission Raptors of North America: http://www.projectnoah.org/missions/8627...
First let me say welcome to project noah. Secondly let me say, great information, and wonderful photo of your owl.
Beautiful spotting
Magnificent bird. Nice spotting.
Wonderful photo!
Welcome to Project Noah Copterdan!
Wow, amazing capture :)