40,927 observationsLeast Concern
Burrowing Owl
Athene cunicularia
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Aves ›Order: Strigiformes ›Family: Strigidae ›Genus: Athene
About
The burrowing owl (Athene cunicularia) is a small, long-legged owl found throughout open landscapes of North and South America. Burrowing owls can be found in grasslands, rangelands, agricultural areas, deserts, or any other open dry area with low vegetation. They nest and roost in burrows, such as those excavated by prairie dogs (Cynomys spp.). Unlike most owls, burrowing owls are often active during the day, although they tend to avoid the midday heat. Like many other...
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Burrowing Owl is Athene cunicularia.
- Burrowing Owl belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Burrowing Owl belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Burrowing Owl belongs to the class Aves.
- Burrowing Owl belongs to the order Strigiformes.
- Burrowing Owl belongs to the family Strigidae.
- Burrowing Owl belongs to the genus Athene.