The Burrowing Owl (Athene cunicularia) is an owl found in the grasslands, rangelands, agricultural areas, or any other open dry area with low vegetation across North and South America. Their name references their nesting and roosting habitat, burrows. They have adapted to living in grasslands by developing longer legs that allow them to sprint and fly white hunting. Physically, the Burrowing Owl has bright eyes, a dark yellow or gray beak, and a flattened facial disc. They have prominent white eyebrows and a white ”chin” patch; adults have a brown head and wings, and the chest and abdomen are white.
The Burrowing Owl has a wingspan in the range of 20”-24” (51-61 cm) and total weight of .29-.57 lb (.13-.26 kg). The body of the Burrowing Owl has an overall length between 6.7”-11” (17-28 cm), body width of 2.2”-3.5” (5.5-9 cm), and standing height of roughly 5.3”-8.9” (13.5-22.5 cm). The typical lifespan of the Burrowing Owl is between 6-11 years.
The Burrowing Owl (Athene cunicularia) is an owl found in the grasslands, rangelands, agricultural areas, or any other open dry area with low vegetation across North and South America. Their name references their nesting and roosting habitat, burrows. They have adapted to living in grasslands by developing longer legs that allow them to sprint and fly white hunting. Physically, the Burrowing Owl has bright eyes, a dark yellow or gray beak, and a flattened facial disc. They have prominent white eyebrows and a white ”chin” patch; adults have a brown head and wings, and the chest and abdomen are white.
The Burrowing Owl has a wingspan in the range of 20”-24” (51-61 cm) and total weight of .29-.57 lb (.13-.26 kg). The body of the Burrowing Owl has an overall length between 6.7”-11” (17-28 cm), body width of 2.2”-3.5” (5.5-9 cm), and standing height of roughly 5.3”-8.9” (13.5-22.5 cm). The typical lifespan of the Burrowing Owl is between 6-11 years.
