Mural Species #6
by
Emma N. Olsen
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last modified
Jan 14, 2009 08:41 PM
Need some help? Here are a few clues:
- This owl species lives in open grassland and desert habitats where it nests underground.
- It feeds on rodents, insects, and other small animals.
- The individuals that live on the SCC campus often decorate around their burrow entrances with dog poop, dead toads, and other items.
Scroll down for the answer!
It's a Burrowing Owl (Athene cunicularia)!
