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Burrowing Owl

Athene cunicularia

Photo by Meliree
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26.5853, -80.157

Field Notes

Description:

Brown/ white speckles, small body with long legs.

Habitat:

Hole in ground in field next to school

Notes:

This owl is one of two that live in this burrow.

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (4)
Meliree
Yes it is Popcorn!! :) Haven't seen it out the last couple of days...
eicoolguy6
I have seen that owl. I go to that school the owls name is Popcorn
lemco
They are very protective in Brasil.
jamerbean
It looks protective! Maybe you'll see some baby owls before long. :)

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PublishedMarch 3, 2011

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