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Burrowing Owl
Athene cunicularia
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Least Concern
Envergadura
36,0 cm
Peso
193,28333333333333 g
Familia
Strigidae
Orden
Strigiformes
The Burrowing Owl (Athene cunicularia) is a bird species in the family Strigidae (búhos verdaderos), within the order Strigiformes (búhos). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 36 cm and a weight of 193.3 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 36,0 cm | 14.2 in |
| Peso | 193,28333333333333 g | 6.82 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservación
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Nest type: BU. Incubation: 28-30 days. Fledging: 44-53 days.
Tamaño de la puesta
6-11
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Strigiformes (Búhos) |
| Familia | Strigidae (Búhos Verdaderos) |
| Genus | Athene |
| Especies | Athene cunicularia |
Distribution
Burrowing Owl has been recorded in 4 countries.
Presente
Not recorded
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Preguntas frecuentes
Is the Burrowing Owl endangered?
The Burrowing Owl has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Burrowing Owl nest?
Nest type: BU. Incubation: 28-30 days. Fledging: 44-53 days.
How big is the Burrowing Owl?
The Burrowing Owl has a wingspan of 36.0 cm, weight of 193.28333333333333 g.
What order and family does the Burrowing Owl belong to?
The Burrowing Owl (Athene cunicularia) belongs to the order Strigiformes and the family Strigidae.
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