Reviewed Work: The Eyes of the Burrowing Owl with Special Reference to the Fundus Oculi by Casey A. Wood Review by: W. S.

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 ...

After cleaning, they put it all back — or else the owls will, Chiono said. With the team’s help, the burrowing owl populations have soared. In 2008, the owls had fallen to four nesting pairs ...

A tiny, brown-feathered bird — a Western burrowing owl – perched inside of it, staring out at her with wide yellow eyes. Miller laughed out loud. “They seem like little people,” she said.

SACRAMENTO, Calif.— In response to a March 2024 petition by conservation groups, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife has found that protecting the western burrowing owl under the California ...