Burrowing Owl

The Burrowing Owl is a small owl, measuring about 8 inches long with a wingspan of about 22 inches. It is a dusty brown color and with white markings on the belly, no ear tufts and a prominent white stripe across the chin.

Unlike most owls, the burrowing owl is very active during the day. It feeds on insects, small rodents, lizards, and birds. Although it's diet changes as the seasons change and or the habitat permits.

The Burrowing Owl lives in dry, short - grass prairies and makes its nest in underground burrows abandoned by prairie dogs and other burrowing creatures or in man-made nesting boxes that are placed underground. The female usually lays 3 to 6 eggs which hatch in 21-28 days.

The population of the burrowing owl has been declining in many areas and this owl is now considered an endangered species.





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