Athene cunicularia

Information about the Burrowing Owl:

The Burrowing Owl is a small predatory bird with long legs found in a variety of environments throughout much of North and South America. Adult owls measure 7.5–11 inches long (19–28 centimeters) with a wingspan of 20.0–24 in(50.8–61 centimeters) and weighing 4.9–8.5 ounces (140–240 grams.)These birds live in small groups, and can be found in grasslands, deserts and even in urban areas and cities, provided there is enough open area with low vegetation. Unlike most owls, Burrowing owls are active during the day, with hunting done primarily at dusk and dawn. The owls do not dig their own burrows, but rather take over ones already created by prairie dogs, badgers or ground squirrels, or ones that have been abandoned. The poster is printed on matte, museum-quality paper with Giclée printing quality: • Paper thickness: 10.3 mil • Paper weight: 5.6 oz/y² (192 g/m²) • Opacity: 94% Buy a Digital Download