Animal Gallery
Burrowing Owl |
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Burrowing Owls in Alberta are migratory, leaving in autumn to winter in Mexico. They do not have feathers on their feet because they do not spend any time in cold weather.
Female Burrowing Owls are slightly smaller than the males, an uncommon situation for birds of prey. Some biologists believe that this could be an adaptation for squeezing into narrow burrows. Burrowing Owls nest underground in abandoned ground squirrel and badger burrows. They daily consume about 15% of their body weight and undigested food (mostly hair, bones, and insect parts) are regurgitated in the form of pellets. |
Did you know?
To defend their nest they will make a sound like a rattlesnake to scare away intruders. At the Zoo -
We a family of Burrowing Owls on exhibit at the Valley Zoo. |
