Burrowing Owl
Athene cunicularia
An adult burrowing owl lives in open grasslands, deserts, and agricultural fields, usually nesting in a burrow dug by a mammal. It hunts insects, small mammals, reptiles, and other small prey by running, pouncing, flying low, or dropping from a perch. Unlike many owls, it is often active in daylight, especially around dawn and dusk. A notable habit is lining burrow entrances with animal dung, which can attract beetles to eat.
- Type
- Burrow / Wing
- Conservation status
- LC
Growth chain
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- Burrowing Owl