Burrowing owl (Athene cunicularia) in flight. These tiny owls are found throughout open landscapes of North and South America. They are unusual as the

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Burrowing owl (Athene cunicularia) in flight. These tiny owls are found throughout open landscapes of North and South America. They are unusual as they nest in burrows.

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