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Coruja-buraqueira / Burrowing Owl

Athene cunicularia

Description:

Essa espécie de coruja recebe esse nome por viver em buracos cavados no solo. Embora seja capaz de cavar seu próprio buraco, prefere os buracos abandonados de outros animais. / This species of owl has this name for living in holes dug in the ground. Although capable of digging its own hole, prefers other animals abandoned holes.

Habitat:

Possuem um habitat bem variado, mas preferem viver em regiões abertas. / Have a varied habitats, but prefer to live in open areas.

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Xigremelis

Brasília, Distrito Federal, Brazil

Spotted on Sep 3, 2011
Submitted on Sep 3, 2011

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