Burrowing owl

Athene cunicularia

Family: true owls Order: Strigiformes Conservation: Least Concern
Burrowing owl

About the Burrowing owl

species of bird

Fun Facts About Burrowing owl

  • The Burrowing owl (Athene cunicularia) is a bird species found in North America.
  • This species can be observed across various North American habitats.

Conservation Status

The Burrowing owl is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. This species is currently stable and not at significant risk of population decline.

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Taxonomy & Classification

OrderStrigiformes
Familytrue owls
GenusAthene
SpeciesAthene cunicularia

Range & Habitat

Range map of Burrowing owl

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Related Species

Other species in the true owls family: