BURROWING OWLS, OREGON, LIVE WEBCAM
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- Location: Umatilla, North Central Oregon, United States
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Info: Live streaming webcam shwoing burrowing owls in Oregon.
The owls are located on a former U.S. Army Chemical and Weapons Depot which has been restored to form a critical wildlife habitat. A network of artificial burrows, built from repurposed materials, has helped recover a once-declining population, to nearly 100 nesting pairs.
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More info: The burrowing owl is a sandy-brown or pale brown colour, with white spotting and barred undersides. It has bright yellow eyes, a pale bill, a distinct white "eyebrow," and no ear tufts. Its exceptionally long, slender legs are adapted for walking, running, and catching prey on the Ground.
Burrowing owls are a ground-dwelling bird species and nest and roost in underground burrows, either digging their own or taking over abandoned holes made by animals like prairie dogs, ground squirrels, badgers, or tortoises. They are active during the day and often spend time sunbathing near their burrows.
Burrowing Owl fast facts:
- Scientific name: Athene cunicularia
- Length: 18 to 26cm
- Wingspan: 50 to 61cm
- Weight: 120 to 240g
- Average lifespan: 6 to 8 years
Burrowing Owls: The Tiny Wonders of the Wild:
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