Zoology of the ZooPl. CLII
Burrowing owl
Athene cunicularia
Aves · Strigiformes · Strigidae
Fig. 1. Burrowing owl
Fig. 2. Range
| Length or height | About 19-28 cm long; wingspan about 51-61 cm |
|---|---|
| Weight | About 140-240 g |
| Food | Insects, lizards, frogs, mice |
| Lifespan | About 6-8 years (est.) |
| Society | Colonies |
| Habitat | grassland, urban |
| Range | North America, South America |
| Wild or tame | Wild |
A long-legged owl that lives underground and hunts by day. Florida birds dig their own burrows, often on ball fields and vacant lots (Cape Coral has the largest colony).
Observe: Watch it bob up and down at the burrow mouth.