Burrowing Owl II
by Donna Greene
Title
Burrowing Owl II
Artist
Donna Greene
Medium
Photograph - Digital Photography
Description
The Burrowing Owl is a tiny but long-legged owl found throughout open landscapes of North and South America. Burrowing Owls can be found in grasslands, rangelands, agricultural areas, deserts, or any other open dry area with low vegetation. 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. But like many other kinds of owls, Burrowing Owls do most of their hunting from dusk until dawn, when they can use their night vision and hearing to their advantage.
The burrowing owl measures 7.5 to 11 inches long, spans 2o to 24 inches across the wings and weighs 4 to 8 ounces. As a size comparison, an average adult is slightly larger than an American Robin.
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August 11th, 2013
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