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Burrowing owl

Athene cunicularia

Photo by Mick G
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26.5462, -80.1064

Field Notes

Description:

Young burrowing owls about 10 to 12 inches high

Habitat:

Near large old Indian ficus trees adjacent to apartment main driveway

Notes:

Taken in Boynton Beach at apartment communit near Gateway and Lawrence. Very unafraid of humans. Able to get within 3 feet of one individual after dark.

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Burrowing Owl

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