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Burrowing Owl

Athene cunicularia

Description:

A long-legged owl known for its unusual habit of dwelling in underground holes. Sometimes these are excavated by the owls but often they are re-purposed prairie dog or gopher tortoise burrows. Burrowing Owls feed on insects and live in colonies.

Habitat:

Open areas, grassy or agricultural, with a water source.

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1 Comment

Neil Ross
Neil Ross 7 years ago

Wonderful spotting, Liam.

Liam
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Liam

Washington, USA

Spotted on Jul 22, 2016
Submitted on Aug 14, 2016

Spotted for Mission

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