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Burrowing Owl
Athene cunicularia
(L 9.5" WS 21" Wt 5 oz)
Salton Sea/Imperial
Valley area
Valley area
24Feb2015
Is diurnal unlike most owls...actually
do nest in holes in the ground.
do nest in holes in the ground.
Athene is after the Greek
goddess Athene whose favorite
bird was the owl; cunicularia in
Latin means miner.
goddess Athene whose favorite
bird was the owl; cunicularia in
Latin means miner.
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