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Burrowing Owl

The Burrowing Owl is a small carnivorous bird measuring only 10 inches in length and weighing about 6 oz. It features a distinctive coloration of brown, white, or tan. In the wild, these owls can live up to 9 years, while in captivity they may reach 10 years. With a declining population of fewer than 10,000 breeding pairs in the United States, they primarily inhabit areas in Mississippi and Florida. These owls are adapted with excellent eyesight, strong wings for flying, and sharp claws for catching prey. They can lay between 3 to 12 eggs.

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Burrowing Owl

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  1. Burrowing Owl By Caroline

  2. Physical Characteristics • The length of the burrowing owl is only 10 in. • The weight of the burrowing owl is only 6 oz. • The color of the burrowing owl is brown, white, or tan.

  3. Lifespan • The burrowing owl can live up to 9 years in the wild. • The burrowing owl can live up to 10 years in captivity.

  4. eating habits/ diet • The burrowing owl is a carnivore. • They eat moles, mice, insects, grasshoppers, beetles, and birds.

  5. Population • The burrowing owl has less than 10,000 breeding pairs left in the United States.

  6. Habitat/Range • The burrowing owl lives in Mississippi and in Florida.

  7. Adaptations • The burrowing owl’s eyes help it see its food. • The burrowing owl’s wings help it fly to find food. • The burrowing owl’s claws help it catch food.

  8. Fun Facts • The burrowing owl can lay up to 3-12 eggs.

  9. Endangered because • The burrowing owl is endangered because of too many prairie dogs, hawks, and snakes eating them.

  10. Reference • Defenders of the Wild. 2012. • www.defendersofthewild.org

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