Burrowing Owl
Athene cunicularia
The burrowing owl is a small, long-legged, primarily terrestrial (though not flightles) species of owl native to the open landscapes of North and South America. They are typically found in grasslands, rangelands, agricultural areas, deserts, or any other open, dry area with low vegetation.
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Community Sightings
Recent observations from the iNaturalist community

Jan 15, 2026
Monte Hermoso, Buenos Aires Province, AR
byrimonmara
Research Grade
· 2 IDs
Jan 15, 2026
Planalto Sambaíba, Floriano - PI, 64800-000, Brasil
byJ. Ribamar S. Amarante
Research Grade
· 2 IDs
Jan 14, 2026
San Joaquin County, CA, USA
byJim Gain
Research Grade
· 2 IDs
Jan 14, 2026
San Joaquin County, CA, USA
byJim Gain
Research Grade
· 2 IDs