Burrowing OwlBy Samuel

Physical Characteristics

Burrowing owls are 10 inches long. Burrowing owls weigh 6 ounces. Burrowing owls have brown spotted feathers.

Lifespan

Burrowing owls can live 9 years in the wild and 10 years in the zoo.

Eating Habits and Diet

Burrowing owls eat moles, mice, beetles, grasshoppers and reptiles.

Population

There are about 10,000 breeding pairs.

Habitat/Range

Burrowing owls live in the United States from the Mississippi River to the Pacific Ocean.

Adaptations

Beak

Wings

Talons

The burrowing owl uses its beak to tear meat.

The burrowing owl uses its wings to fly from danger.

The burrowing owl uses its talons to snatch pray.

Fun Facts

Burrowing owls collect mammal dung to put around its burrow. This attracts dung beetles for the owls to eat.

Endangered Because:

Burrowing owls are endangered because of habitat destruction and development.

ReferenceDefenders of the Wild. 2012. www.defenders.org