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The burrowing owl (Athene cunicularia), also called the shoco, is a small, long-legged, primarily terrestrial—though not flightless—species of owl native to the open landscapes of North and South America. They are typically found in grasslands, rangelands, agricultural areas, deserts, or any other open, dry area with low vegetation. [3]
Based on behavior and vocalizations, it is believed that the shoco is most likely a distinct and separate species of owl. Furthermore, it is suspected that the shoco has been present on Aruba for at least over one and a half million years. [2] Aruba is the only country within the Kingdom of the Netherlands that has a burrowing owl.
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The sounds may be a territorial call, a conversation with its mate, even a calling to the owl’s youngster. Owls may well be able to recognize individuals of their species by their unique voices.
Miller describes the owls as "eggs on legs" because the animal's round head and body sit atop long, skinny legs. They stand just 7 to 10 inches tall and, as their name suggests, nest underground.
The giant Cuban owl or giant cursorial owl (Ornimegalonyx) is an extinct genus of giant owl that measured 1.1 metres (3 ft 7 in) in height. It is closely related to the many species of living owls of the genus Strix. [1] It was a flightless or nearly flightless bird and it is believed to be the largest owl that ever existed.
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In two other species of owls with asymmetrical ears, the saw-whet owl and the long-eared owl, the asymmetry is achieved by different means: in saw whets, the skull is asymmetrical; in the long-eared owl, the skin structures lying near the ear form asymmetrical entrances to the ear canals, which is achieved by a horizontal membrane. Thus, ear ...