Burrowing Owl (Athene cunicularia)

Burrowing Owl (Athene cunicularia)

* Family: Strigidae,

* Genus: Athene,

* Species: A. cunicularia,

* Phylum: Chordata,

* Class: Aves,

* Subclass: Neornithes,

* Infraclass: Neognathae,

* Superorder: Neoaves,

* Order: Strigiformes,

* Type: Bird,

* Diet: Carnivore,

* Average lifespan in the wild: no data,

* Size: 25 cm (10 inches) length, 53 cm (21 inches) wingspan,

* Weight: 170g (6 oz),

** Burrowing owls have bright yellow eyes. The beak can be between yellowish or greenish depending on the subspecies.

More info: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burrowing_Owl

or http://www.defenders.org/wildlife_and_habitat/wildlife/burrowing_owl.php

Category:

Pets & Animals

Tags:

• Burrowing
• Owl
• (Athene
• cunicularia)

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