Athene cunicularia
Open grassland and Florida pasture. A small long-legged owl at a burrow in daylight.
What does a burrowing owl look like?
A small long-legged owl at a burrow in daylight.
What sign does it leave?
The burrow is the sign.
Droppings
Whitewash at the burrow mouth. Do not handle droppings.
Where you find it
Open grassland and Florida pasture.
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Often confused with a American kestrel. All animal identification pages.