Burrowing Owl (Athene cunicularia) - Captive - California - USA

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Burrowing Owl (Athene cunicularia) - Captive - California - USA - Lives in underground burrows dug out by small mammals - One of the smallest owls in North America - Endangered in Canada - Although IUCN status is "Least Concern" Fish and Wildlife have identified it as a species of special concern

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Location: California
Photo credit: © John Cancalosi / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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