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Burrowing Owl (Athene cunicularia) Taken in August 2016, in Florianópolis, Brazil. Known as Coruja-buraqueira, in Portuguese. Athene,Athene cunicularia,Brazil,Burrowing Owl,Geotagged,South America,Winter,birds,birds of prey,owl,raptors Click/tap to enlarge

Burrowing Owl (Athene cunicularia)

Taken in August 2016, in Florianópolis, Brazil. Known as Coruja-buraqueira, in Portuguese.

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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 Natalia Cara
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By Natalia Cara

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Uploaded Oct 9, 2016. Captured Oct 8, 2016 21:10 in R. Visc. de Ouro Preto, 18 - Centro, Florianópolis - SC, 88020-040, Brazil.