In a heist to capture prey, the Borrowing Owl surrounds its nest with the feces of neighboring mammals, such as cows and horses. The dung attracts the attention of dung beetles, making lunch an easy find.
Burrowing Owl
July 3, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Genus: Athene cunicularia Nicknames: Billy Owl, Ground Owl, Athene Owl (originating from the scientific name refering to the Greek Goddess of Wisdom; who’s favorite bird was the owl.) Measurements: The Burrowing Owl has a wingspan of 21 to 24 inches, weighs in at 4.4 to 9 pounds and stands 7.5 to 10 inches tall. These […]
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