Burrowing Owl
Athene cunicularia
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Brazil - August 2000
Burrowing Owls primarily nest in old rodent or tortoise burrows, although they do occassionally dig their own.
California, USA - May 2006
They are primarily crepuscular, but can be observed hunting at any time of the day or night.
California, USA - May 2006
They mainly prey on insects during daylight hours and small mammals at night.
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