The burrowing owl is a tiny but long-legged owl found throughout open landscapes of North and South America. The burrowing owl measures 19–28 cm (7.5–11 in) long, spans 50.8–61 cm (20.0–24 in) across the wings and weighs 140–240 g (4.9–8.5 oz). As a size comparison, an average adult is slightly larger than an American Robin. Burrowing Owls can be found in grasslands, rangelands, agricultural areas, deserts, or any or any other open dry area with low vegetation. Unlike most owls, Burrowing Owls are often active during the day, although they tend to avoid the midday heat. But like many other kinds of owls, Burrowing Owls do most of their hunting from dusk until dawn, when they can use their night vision and hearing to their advantage. Burrowing Owls have bright yellow eyes; their beaks can be dark yellow or gray depending on the subspecies.
Source: Thank you fairywren for the photo by Alfred Forns.
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I hit snooze button five times, I would not have hit it once on confrontation with your owl.
Laughing. My owl is not to be messed with Alex.
i love this strange owl 🙂
He is a strange fellow Sandra. I agree. Menacing though… 🙂
I’m not afraid 🙂
🙂
I’m not afraid
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He looks so serious I almost have to laugh (but would not do so if he doesn’t have a sense of humor)…Happy Monday – wishing you a better week than last one.
Yes, but you have to agree he punches above his weight – all 8.5 oz. He looks much bigger than that. Have a good week too Mimi.
I like him all the more – may be little but mighty – my kind of attitude
I’m up!
Alright!
Too late. I’m already an hour behind the 8-ball… :-(. But this image is motivating me to get hopping! 🙂 Your ornithological urgings never fail, David.
Giddyap Lori…
Carl Hiaasen’s “Hoot” is a great read for teens, and uses the burrowing owl as a central character.
Now, I’ve learned something today. Had no idea. Thanks for the insight Pete.
What an expression! What makes us equate getting up with such a threatening stare?Could we shift our perspective so that we start linking wake-up calls with something we are really looking forward to do?
Shakti
Laughing. Now there’s an idea Shakti. Let me think about that for next Monday’s post!
Looks like he means everything he says.
Serious business. Yes.
I should put this image on the lock screen of my phone, which doubles as my alarm clock, which gets hit daily, at least three times, when the alarm sounds. Perhaps if I saw this glare, I might think twice!?
Oh you would Bonnie, yes you would.
Laughing, David! You are right!
I certainly wouldn’t with that guy starring me down. Happy Monday David!
Laughing. You too Tina.
Now that is one heck of a stare down!
Laughing, I love this owl!
I wouldn’t dream of it!