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Athene cunicularia (Strigidae)  Athene cunicularia,Burrowing owl,Geotagged,Summer,Venezuela Click/tap to enlarge

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  1. Does not seem shy! Posted 2 months ago
    1. It does not, if you don't get too too close. The proper lens for this picture was comfortably sitting at home... Posted one month 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 Sergio112358
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By Sergio112358

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Uploaded Jul 7, 2025. Captured Jul 6, 2025 17:01 in FV3X+3V Higuerote, Miranda, Venezuela.
  • Canon PowerShot SD790 IS
  • f/4.9
  • 1/251s
  • ISO80
  • 18.6mm