Burrowing Owl A Small Owl With Big Eyes

Burrowing Owl: A Small Owl with Big Eyes

Description and Behavior

The burrowing owl (Athene cunicularia) is a small owl found throughout open landscapes of North and South America. It is also known as the shoco.

Burrowing owls are small, long-legged owls with bright-yellow eyes. They live underground in burrows that they have dug themselves or taken over from other animals, such as prairie dogs or rattlesnakes.

Habitat and Distribution

Burrowing owls are found in open areas with short vegetation, such as grasslands, deserts, and agricultural fields. They are found throughout North and South America.


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