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Burrowing owl - Athene cunicularia *Captive animal at The Bronx Zoo Athene,Athene cunicularia,Burrowing owl,Fall,Geotagged,United States,bronx zoo,captive animal,owl Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

    comments (7)

  1. Was it sitting on a couch? Posted 2 years ago
    1. A dirt couch. It was clearly people-watching, and judging every one of us. Posted 2 years ago
      1. Thought so hehe. Posted 2 years ago
  2. Thanks for sharing Posted 2 years ago
    1. You're welcome :) Posted 2 years ago
  3. Absolutely adorable Christine! Posted 2 years ago
    1. Thanks Annie. It was so fluffy! Posted 2 years ago

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The burrowing owl, also called the Shoco, is a small, long-legged owl found throughout open landscapes of North and South America. Burrowing owls can be found in grasslands, rangelands, agricultural areas, deserts, or any other open, dry area with low vegetation.

Similar species: Owls
Species identified by Christine Young
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By Christine Young

Attribution Non-Commercial
Uploaded Nov 11, 2023. Captured Oct 24, 2023 13:04 in 1724 Hunt Ave, Bronx, NY 10462, USA.
  • Canon EOS 90D
  • f/5.6
  • 1/64s
  • ISO400
  • 252mm