Burrowing Owl
by Jerry Fornarotto
Title
Burrowing Owl
Artist
Jerry Fornarotto
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Photograph - Photography
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Burrowing owls (Athene cunicularia) are so named because they live underground in burrows that have been dug out by small mammals like ground squirrels and prairie dogs. They are covered in brown spotted feathers and have long legs. They also sport distinctive white "eyebrows" above bright yellow eyes. They are one of the smallest owls in North America.
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October 26th, 2012
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Janette Boyd
What a spectular owl! Those yellow eyes are piercing! Great nature shot! f/l Congrats on all your features, too!