Burrowing Owl by danob
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Description
The Burrowing Owl sometimes is placed into its own genus (Speotyto). Genetic similarity and overall appearance unite it with the other members of Athene group. These are the Little Owl of Eurasia and northern Africa, the Spotted Owlet of southeastern Asia, and the extremely rare Forest Owlet, known only from a handful of specimens and sightings in India.
Although the Little Owl is found in deserts and open areas, it is not nearly as terrestrial as the Burrowing Owl. It usually nests in tree cavities, although it will use a hole in a building or wall, and sometimes nests in rabbit holes.
The Burrowing Owl may live up to the wise owl adage more than most as it collects mammal dung and puts it in and around its burrow. The dung attracts dung beetles, which the owl then captures and eats. And owls will often mimic a rattlesnake if a predator approaches it's burrow.
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Comments (31)
mininessie
aww...what a beautiful bird!!
lyron
Splendid capture!!
iaacf
It very much looks like a North American owl from the Sonora dessert.... forgotten what it's called. Beautiful owl.. You've been away here for quite some time...welcome back Danny.
carlx
Wonderful little owl!!!
THROBBE
Beautiful capture and presentation!
NitraLing
Outstanding capture and presentation!
kgb224
Outstanding capture my friend.
rockstrider
Excellent capture Danny!
magnus073
Magnificent capture of this little guy Danny, and such a pleasure to see your wonderful photography in the gallery once more. Keeping you and your family in my prayers
mariogiannecchini
Wonderful capture !
mhyrdin
A beautifull shot !
busi2ness
Great portrait of this bird Danny, who said our diverse universe has ever beein boring huh? It's good to see you still upload.
flavia49
great capture!
M2A
Very cute and fresh.
kansas
Glad to see a photo from you again. A wonderful capture.
redchilicat
Stunning detail and clarity
sandra46
gorgeous image! I love it!
DennisReed
Magnificent!
romanceworks
A beautiful creature and surroundings. Love all the green which is a nice contrast with the owl. CC
kobaltkween
i can't believe how you manage to get these photos. you always manage to show off the plumage so beautifully. you can even see a little of the mottling on its belly. the grass does make a perfect backdrop for the creams and browns of the bird. i like your simpler matting style better, because it doesn't distract from the bird and the illusion of a curling photo just detracts from the presentation rather than adds to it. the colors of the matting are good, and i think the font choice works very well.
jocko500
he a wise owl. this is a wonderful shot
rainbows
So wonderful to see an upload for you, dear Danny. Beautiful bird and capture. Hugs for all day. I hope you are doing okay? DiDi. xx
MedTran39
Awesome capture of this precious little owl! I hope you have been OK - haven't seen you in a while here!
RodolfoCiminelli
Wonderful shot my friend.....!!!!
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Mondwin
Amazing beauty image my friend!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Bravissimo!V:DDD.Hugsxx whylma
babuci
I was missing your high quality pictures. This capture just amazing.
JaneEden
How very clever and inventive this wonderful little owl is Danny, a very interesting intro alongside an excellent photo too. hugs Jane xx
NightGallery
So cute! Another fine shot!
bazza
Fantastic shot of this little owl, excellent!!