Burrowing Owl
Marsh area near Itatiaia Nat’l Park
17Oct2017
Throughout open landscapes of North and
South America...long legs that enables it
to sprint, as well as fly, when hunting.
South America...long legs that enables it
to sprint, as well as fly, when hunting.
Athene cunicularia
(L 7.5-11" WS 20-24"
Wt 4.9-8.5 oz)
Wt 4.9-8.5 oz)
Athene refers to Athene the
Greek goddess of wisdom;
cunnicularia in Latin means
underground passage.
Greek goddess of wisdom;
cunnicularia in Latin means
underground passage.
Birds move us away from the
inertia that draws our eyes
downward and inward.
(Lyanda Lynn Haupt)
inertia that draws our eyes
downward and inward.
(Lyanda Lynn Haupt)
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Bob Sundstrom
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