Burrowing owl in the sand...
The burrowing owl is a small owl species of 18-25 cm long and the burrowing owl stands out because of its long, scantily feathered legs.
The burrowing owl is often active during the day and then hunts for beetles, rodents and small birds. A hole in the ground, often excavated and later abandoned by a small mammal, serves as a nesting space. In sandy areas, the burrowing owl sometimes makes its own nest using its beak and long legs. Often this owl sits at the entrance of its nest hole, or on a small hill or pole.
This species occurs from southwestern Canada, western USA, Florida and Central America to southern South America. On the island of Aruba, the subspecies shoco (Athens cunicularia arubensis) is the national bird. It is originally an inhabitant of the savannas of the American continent. Nowadays this bird can be found in agricultural land with some vegetation and even on golf courses and airports. (wikipedia)
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