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Burrowing Owl
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Athene cunicularia

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Burrowing Owl - Photo 1

baby burrowing owls in burrow

baby burrowing owls in burrow

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Funny Burrowing owl Athene cunicularia tilts its head outside its burrow on Marco Island, Florida

burrowing owl with head tilted to the side

burrowing owl with head tilted to the side

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A burrowing owl flying across the green meadow with a wide wingspan

burrowing owl in flight

burrowing owl in flight

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Baby Burrowing Owls in their burrow looking out.

burrowing owls in their burrow

The barred chest patterns are the most distinctive feature of the burrowing owl.

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Burrowing Owl (Athene cunicularia) standing on the ground. Burrowing Owl sitting in the nest hole. Burrowing owl protecting home.

A burrowing owl, Left-center frame, looking at the camera.

burrowing owl

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Burrowing Owl - Photo 6

Animals That Molt - Burrowing Owl

Then end of the breeding season leads to a burrowing owl's annual molt.

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Shutterstock ID: 2500908085, Photographer: Qasimphotographer

The burrowing owl is a small, distinctive raptor known for its unique behavior of nesting in underground burrows. With a compact body, long legs, and large, round eyes, it has a charming, curious appe
Qasimphotographer/Shutterstock.com
The burrowing owl is a small, distinctive raptor known for its unique behavior of nesting in underground burrows. With a compact body, long legs, and large, round eyes, it has a charming, curious appe

Burrowing Owl

Athene cunicularia

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