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Athene cunicularia
Small owl, no more than 40 cm tall. Big rounded and yellow eyes that almost occupy all the head. Dotted back in brown and white. Chest is barred with a clear area in the lower abdomen. I could be seen during all the day but they are more active at night.
Very common in Argentina specially in the central plains and open areas in the Patagonia. They dig a cave in sandy soils or occupy burrows built by other species. Ussualy living in groups
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