Bird counts The National Audubon Society’s 125th Christmas Bird Count will be held through Jan. 5. Today we show you some of ...
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 ...
Use precise geolocation data and actively scan device characteristics for identification. This is done to store and access ...
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 ...
The western burrowing owl, Athene cunicularia hypugaea — a species currently under consideration to be listed as protected by ...
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 ...