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    (c) Jason Penney, all rights reserved

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    (c) William Wise Photography, all rights reserved

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    (c) Bill Levine, some rights reserved (CC BY)

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    (c) Matt K, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)

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    (c) Steven Mlodinow, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)

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    (c) Kim Score, all rights reserved

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Burrowing Owl

Athene cunicularia

Worldwide
48,166 observations
Group
Birds
iNaturalist Wikipedia

About

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 (Cynomys spp.). Unlike most owls, burrowing owls are often active during the day, although they tend to avoid the midday heat. Like many other...

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