burrowing owl

noun

: a small diurnal chiefly ground-dwelling American owl (Athene cunicularia) of grassland and desert regions that roosts and nests in burrows

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The high-quality habitat supports one of the largest herds of pronghorn antelope in Arizona, as well as nesting for western burrowing owls and a potential reintroduction site for the endangered black-footed ferret. —

John Leos, The Arizona Republic, 2 Dec. 2024 The San Diego Union-Tribune Chula Vista, CA - February 24: A burrowing owl is on exhibit for guests observe at the Living Coast Discovery Center in Chula Vista. —

Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Mar. 2024 Only 21 burrowing owl pairs nested successfully in the South Bay Area in 2023, according to the bird alliance. —

Lisa M. Krieger, The Mercury News, 19 Oct. 2024 Today’s great photo is from staff photographer Carolyn Cole of a Western burrowing owl, which moved one step closer to being designated as an endangered species in California. —

Defne Karabatur, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for burrowing owl

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1823, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of burrowing owl was in 1823

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