BBC4 年
Rescued owl was 'too fat to fly', Suffolk sanctuary says
When staff examined the little owl (Athene noctua), they found it to be "simply extremely obese" and "unable to fly effectively" as a result. The owl was put on a "strict diet" to slim down from ...
Center for Biological Diversity6 年
NATURAL HISTORY
Athene comes from “Athena,” the name of the Greek goddess associated with the owl. The Latin cunicularus means “little miner.” DESCRIPTION: Adult burrowing owls are from about seven to 10 inches in ...
Cambridge University Press1 年
Population Dynamics, Behavior and Management of Athene noctua
The basic biology of owls is poorly understood compared to that of other bird species. The Little Owl, Athene noctua, is one of the best models for biological and conservation research. Though ...
Mountain Democrat5 天
Wildlife officials lend a wing to burrowing owls
The western burrowing owl, Athene cunicularia hypugaea — a species currently under consideration to be listed as protected by ...