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Burrowing Owl
Athene cunicularia
-38.8914, -60.3216
Field Notes
Description:
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.
Habitat:
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
Species ID Suggestions
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedNovember 22, 2017
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