Burrowing Owl

Burrowing Owl

Athene cunicularia

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Geographic Distribution

Quick Facts

Size
23 - 28 cm
Weight
170 - 250 g
Diet
Small mammals, Insects, Reptiles, Amphibians

Habitat

GrasslandsPrairiesDesertsOpen woodlands

Behavior

  • Forages for small mammals, insects, and reptiles on the ground
  • Uses burrows as nests and shelters
  • Monogamous, with pairs forming during breeding season
  • Both parents incubate eggs and care for young