*** About Burrowing Owls: Burrowing owls, scientifically known as Athene cunicularia, are small, long-legged owls native to the Americas. Unlike many owls, they are active during the day, particularly in the morning and evening. Adapted to life on the ground, they inhabit open landscapes such as prairies, grasslands, and deserts, where they live in burrows excavated by other animals like prairie dogs or ground squirrels. These owls have a unique coping mechanism for their habitat—they are known to collect mammal dung to line their nests, which helps to control the microclimate within the burrow and attracts insects, which they prey upon. Conservation efforts are crucial as their habitats face threats from development and agriculture, making each sighting of these remarkable birds a precious encounter.

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