Burrowing Owl (Athene cunicularia)

Breeds in FL and in the western US. There are only 2 records of Burrowing Owl in NC.
Burrowing Owl (Athene cunicularia) Burrowing Owl (Athene cunicularia)
Marco Island, Collier Co., FL
1 Jan 2007

These cute little owls utilize burrows dug by gopher tortoise, prairie dogs, etc. Hand-held digi-scoped photo.

Burrowing Owl (Athene cunicularia) Burrowing Owl (Athene cunicularia)
Marco Island, Collier Co., FL
1 Jan 2007

One of the largest populations in FL, Marco Island has over a hundred active burrows as of January 2007. Hand-held digi-scoped photo.

Burrowing Owl (Athene cunicularia) Burrowing Owl (Athene cunicularia)
Marco Island, Collier Co., FL
1 Jan 2007
Burrowing Owl (Athene cunicularia) Burrowing Owl (Athene cunicularia)
Marco Island, Collier Co., FL
1 Jan 2007
Burrowing Owl (Athene cunicularia) Burrowing Owl (Athene cunicularia)
Angela, MT
25 Apr 2014
Burrowing Owl (Athene cunicularia) Burrowing Owl (Athene cunicularia)
Angela, MT
25 Apr 2014
Burrowing Owl (Athene cunicularia) Burrowing Owl (Athene cunicularia)
Angela, MT
25 Apr 2014
Burrowing Owl (Athene cunicularia) Burrowing Owl (Athene cunicularia)
Angela, MT
25 Apr 2014
Burrowing Owl (Athene cunicularia) Burrowing Owl (Athene cunicularia)
Angela, MT
25 Apr 2014
Burrowing Owl (Athene cunicularia)
Wrightsville Beach, New Hanover Co., NC
10 Mar 2016

This is only the third accepted record for Burrowing Owl in NC. Photo shot with Canon Powershot SX60 at 200% digital zoom.

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