Burrowing owl
Burrowing owl (Athene cunicularia)
Scientific name: Athene cunicularia
Height: 200mm to 260mm
Geographical distribution: northern, central and southern America
Habitat: open grassland
Diet: small birds; insects, especially large beetles and crickets; small rodents, for example, kangaroo rats and voles
Status: locally threatened
Here are details of the burrowing owls that we have at the sanctuary:
| Name | Sex | Hatched | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Major | Male | 1995 | Breeding owl |
| Zapper | Female | 1995 | Breeding owl |
| Digger | Unknown | 2009 | Handtame |
