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Burrowing owl

athene cunicularia

Description:

The burrowing owl is a highly attentive bird who lives in open fields with short grass where it builds its burrows for nesting and breeding. It eats insects and small vertebrates.

Habitat:

América, from North America to Tierra del fuego.

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1 Comment

Neil Ross
Neil Ross 10 years ago

What a brilliant little guy. I didn't know there was such a species.

patty
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patty

Florianópolis, SC, Brazil

Spotted on Jan 2, 2013
Submitted on Jan 2, 2013

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