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2. The Burrowing Owl is ten inches tall. The Burrowing Owl weighs six ounces. The color of the Burrowing Owl is brown with spots. Physical Characteristics

3. The Burrowing Owl lives 9 years in the wild. The Burrowing Owl lives 10 years in captivity. Life Span

4. The Burrowing Owl is an omnivore. The Burrowing Owl eats mice, berries, and insects. Eating Habits/Diet

5. The population of the Burrowing Owl is 10,000. Population

6. The Burrowing Owl’s habitat is from Mississippi to the Pacific Ocean. The Burrowing Owl also burrows in the desert or plains. Habitat/Range

7. Claws— The Burrowing Owl’s claws help it pick up its prey. Eyes— The Burrowing Owl’s eyes help it by seeing in the dark to catch its prey. Wings – The Burrowing Owl’s wings help it fly and glide through the air to catch its prey. Adaptations

8. Did you know Burrowing Owls get animal dung and put it around their dens to attract dung beetles? Fun Fact

9. The Burrowing Owls are in endangered because of Land development, Habitat destruction, Destroyed homes, and Natural predation by horned owls. Endangered Because

10. Defenders of the Wild. 2012 www.defenders.org All about Birds. 2012. www.allaboutbirds.org Reference