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Photo Information The Burrowing Owl (Athene cunicularia) is a small, 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 dry, open area with low vegetation[1]. 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 mid-day heat. Most hunting is still done from dusk until dawn, when their owl apomorphies are most advantageous. (from Wikipedia) (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
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Garvey, Kathy Keatley
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Communications specialist for UC Davis Department of Entomology and Nematology: science writing, editing, photography, Web development, agriculture, aquatic pest control (book author), and news media. Longtime newspaper editor, insect photographer and 4-H volunteer.
Publication Date Aug 12, 2008
Date Added Aug 12, 2008
Description Baby burrowing owls in northeast Vacaville, Calif. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)