穴鴞

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同属物种

林斑小鸮

Forest Owlet

纵纹腹小鸮

Little Owl

横斑腹小鸮

Spotted Owlet

White-browed Owl

White-browed Owl

形态与习性

The burrowing owl (Athene cunicularia) is a small, long-legged, primarily terrestrial—though not flightless—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. They nest and roost in burrows, and, despite their common name, do not often construct these dwellings themselves, rather repurposing disused burrows or tunnels previously excavated and inh