Burrowing Owl
Burrowing Owl
Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Cornell University
True to its name, the Burrowing Owl nests in a hole in the ground. Although it is quite willing to dig its own burrow, it often uses one already provided by prairie dogs, skunks, armadillos, or tortoises.
Description
* Small owl.
* No ear tufts.
* Long legs.
* Short tail.
* Spots on back.
* Bars on front.
* Found on ground in open country.
* Size: 19-25 cm (7-10 in)
* Wingspan: 55 cm (22 in)
* Weight: 150 g (5.3 ounces)
Sex Differences
Sexes alike, but females generally darker.
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