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Burrowing Owl

Burrowing Owl

Burrowing Owl

Featured BIRD


Scientific Name: Athene cunicularia

Population: 2 million

Trend:  Decreasing

Habitat: True to their name, Burrowing Owls live underground, usually in a burrow taken over from a prairie dog, ground squirrel, or tortoise. They sometimes use natural rock cavities and human-made spaces.