Burrowing Owl
OrderStrigiformes
FamilyStrigidae
HabitatGrassland
RangeAmericas
Length24 cm
Wingspan55 cm
Weight150 g
DietCarnivore
About the Burrowing Owl
A long-legged owl that lives in underground burrows dug by prairie dogs and ground squirrels. Active by day as well as night. Decorates the burrow entrance with dung to attract dung beetles, a favorite food. Bobs and bows when alarmed.
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