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Burrowing Owl

Athene cunicularia

Photo by ivanrey969
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Field Notes

Description:

Small Owl that spends most of his lifetime in the ground. It nests in the ground too.

Habitat:

Plain lands with dansy soils. Open landscapes of North and South America.

Notes:

They nest and roost in burrows, such as those excavated by prairie dogs. Unlike most owls, Burrowing Owls are often active during the day, although they tend to avoid the midday heat.

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Burrowing Owl

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Comments (16)
ivanrey969
Thank you all for your kind comments! Gracias a todos por sus comentarios!
Seema
Indeed commendable shot
lori.tas
I love Burrowing owls, they have such big attitudea. One used to attack my truck as I drove by its burrow in the evenings.
Yasser
Congratulations Ivan, this adorable Burrowing Owl has been selected for Spotting of the Day! Looking forward to seeing more of your wonderful photos! Cheers, Yasser. "The adorable Burrowing Owl is a tiny but long-legged owl that nests and roosts in burrows, like those excavated by prairie dogs. Unlike most owls though, Burrowing Owls are often active during the day." Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10151362613145603&set=a.10151164681410603.791492.10150120463815603&type=1&theater Twitter: http://twitter.com/projectnoah/status/177207781202460673
ivanrey969
Te recomiendo el hato la Aurora, la cantidad de fauna que se puede apreciar es increíble!
Carolina
Divinooo, muero por ir al Casanare!

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PublishedOctober 24, 2011

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