Burrowing Owl | Athene cunicularia | 2023 - 12

'An adult Burring Owl with its Owlets'

Burrowing Owl

The Burrowing Owl (Athene cunicularia) is a small, long-legged owl found throughout open landscapes of North and South America. Burrowing owls can be found in grasslands, rangelands, agricultural areas, deserts, or any other open dry area with low vegetation. They nest and roost in burrows, such as those excavated by prairie dogs. Unlike most owls, burrowing owls are often active during the day, although they tend to avoid the midday heat. Like many other kinds of owls, though, burrowing owls do most of their hunting from dusk until dawn, when they can use their night vision and hearing to their advantage. Living in open grasslands as opposed to forests, the burrowing owl has developed longer legs that enable it to sprint, as well as fly, when hunting.

Burrowing owls have bright eyes; their beaks can be dark yellow or gray depending on the subspecies. They lack ear tufts and have a flattened facial disc. The owls have prominent white eyebrows and a white "chin" patch which they expand and display during certain behaviors, such as a bobbing of the head when agitated.

For more info: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burrowing_owl

From the Cornell Lab: www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Burrowing_Owl/overview

Taken on: April 19, 2023

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Camera: Nikon Z 9, f/8.0, 1/500 sec, 500mm, ISO 800 (more info) (hide info)

Camera:	Nikon Z 9
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ISO:	800
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