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Burrowing Owl

Athene cunicularia

Photo by LeonardoMB
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-21.7929, -46.642

Field Notes

Habitat:

I found this specimen in an inactive volcanic region, on a transition between the Cerrado and Atlantic Forest.

Notes:

When I saw this Owl, it was with a Mice in beak. But, when I get closer, it ate the mice before I register.

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