Burrowing owls are small owls with long legs and short tails. They have round heads and do not have ear tufts. They are found throughout the open landscapes of North and South America. Unlike most owls, burrowing owls are often active during the day, though they tend to avoid the midday heat.
Burrowing owls hunt close to the ground catching insects and small animals. They spend most of their time on the ground or on low perches such as fence posts. They usually put animal dung around their burrows. This attracts dung beetles which these birds feed on.
These birds are opportunistic predators who hunt by swooping down from their perches and surprising the prey. They also capture prey by hovering over open areas or by running along the ground to chase the prey down. They usually feed on large invertebrates, small mammals, and other birds.
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