The Burrowing Owl's long legs are designed for walking on the ground and digging burrows.
Diet: rodents, invertabrates, bats, birds, reptiles, amphibians
Habitat: grasslands, deserts
Wingspan: 20-24 inches
Rachael's Notes
There are 2 Burrowing Owls at the Phx Zoo, a boy and a girl. One owl has a small red anklet while the other has a green anklet. They do not breed. The keepers do not allow them to breed because (1) they do not want to care for babies and (2) the species survival plan does not need them to breed.
Where to spot them: The owls are almost always visible. They are most often seen in the entrances to their nest boxes, which are tubes hidden in the rocks. Sometimes one of them can be spotted perched in the corner, above the door that leads to the Golden Eagles.
Other Animals: The Burrowing Owls share an exhibit with the Road Runners. The two birds rarely interact. If a Road Runner runs in front of or near one of the owls, the owls will usually back away a little bit. Other than that, the two species do not seem to mind eachother. A vulture is sometimes present in the exhibit, as well. Don't worry! The vultures will not harm any of the animals they share an exhibit with.
Other Animals: The Burrowing Owls share an exhibit with the Road Runners. The two birds rarely interact. If a Road Runner runs in front of or near one of the owls, the owls will usually back away a little bit. Other than that, the two species do not seem to mind eachother. A vulture is sometimes present in the exhibit, as well. Don't worry! The vultures will not harm any of the animals they share an exhibit with.
Gallery
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| One of the owls sitting in the corner above the door |
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