burrowing owl
noun
: a small diurnal chiefly ground-dwelling American owl (Athene cunicularia) of grassland and desert regions that roosts and nests in burrows
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The area is also an important habitat for scrub jays, wading birds, burrowing owls, raccoons, opossums, rabbits and gopher tortoises.
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Noël Fletcher, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
The high-quality habitat supports one of the largest herds of pronghorn antelope in Arizona, as well as nesting for western burrowing owls and a potential reintroduction site for the endangered black-footed ferret.
—John Leos, The Arizona Republic, 2 Dec. 2024
The San Diego Union-Tribune Chula Vista, CA - February 24: A burrowing owl is on exhibit for guests observe at the Living Coast Discovery Center in Chula Vista.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Mar. 2024
Only 21 burrowing owl pairs nested successfully in the South Bay Area in 2023, according to the bird alliance.
—Lisa M. Krieger, The Mercury News, 19 Oct. 2024
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Noël Fletcher, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
The high-quality habitat supports one of the largest herds of pronghorn antelope in Arizona, as well as nesting for western burrowing owls and a potential reintroduction site for the endangered black-footed ferret.
—John Leos, The Arizona Republic, 2 Dec. 2024
The San Diego Union-Tribune Chula Vista, CA - February 24: A burrowing owl is on exhibit for guests observe at the Living Coast Discovery Center in Chula Vista.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Mar. 2024
Only 21 burrowing owl pairs nested successfully in the South Bay Area in 2023, according to the bird alliance.
—Lisa M. Krieger, The Mercury News, 19 Oct. 2024
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“Burrowing owl.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/burrowing%20owl. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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