Burrowing Owl Perched on a Branch
This Burrowing Owl is also known as the Athene cunicularia. They have memorable yellow eyes and dome shaped heads.
These type of owls don't have protruding ears like some recognizable owl species.
Yellow eyes are a sign that they hunt during daylight hours. Most people think owls only hunt at night.
This owl loves to hunt in the early daylight hours.
These birds mostly eat rodents, lizards, and large bugs, but have been known to go for other small mammals.
