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Burrowing Owl

Athene cunicularia

Classification

Class
Aves
Family
Strigidae

The burrowing owl (Athene cunicularia) is a small, long-legged, primarily terrestrial—though not flightless—species of owl native to the open landscapes of North and South America. They are typically found in grasslands, rangelands, agricultural areas, deserts, or any other open, dry area with low vegetation. They nest and roost in burrows, and, despite their common name, do not often construct these dwellings themselves, rather repurposing disused burrows or tunnels previously excavated and inhabited by other species, such as American badgers (Taxidea taxus), foxes (Vulpes sp.)

Distribution

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Countries in the Picchu catalog
Brazil · 45,860Peru · 8,409France · 9Germany · 1