The Burrowing Owl is one of the smallest owl species on Earth! (Aside from the Elf Owl, which is the size of a sparrow and the smallest owl on Earth.) They are named for the fact that they nest in burrows underground. They usually don't make these burrows and end up using burrows made by prairie dogs. They live in grasslands in the Western Half of the United States, in Mexico, and in South America. Burrowing Owls usually eat small mammals like mice and large insects. They often store food in their burrows. These stashes can accumulate as many as 200 pieces of food! Unlike many other owls and just like the Snowy Owl, these birds are diurnal, meaning they sleep at night and hunt during the day. Stats: Size: Robin-like Habitat: Grassland Food: Rodents, Insects, and much more Sounds: Hooting and raspy noises Field Marks: Small size, speckled wings and bright yellow eyes For more detailed information, visit: https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Burrowing_Owl/id -Rose
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About RoseI am Rose, a 12 year old birdwatcher and the founder of Junior Ornithologists! I REALLY love birds and have since I was five years old. I also know a lot about birds and, through this website, I hope to share my knowledge with you! About JillHi! I'm Jill, and I like birds just as much as Rose does. The first word I learned to say was bird! My favorite birds are perigrine falcons and snowy owls. I can't wait to share information about birds with everyone!
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