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Frequently Asked Questions about Owls in Florida

Close up of a great horned owl in a tree

This blog post is a collection of questions that Lara Milligan and myself (Shannon Carnevale) have received about owls common to Florida. These answers may be updated over time, but will be linked to more information where relevant…. Read More

Florida’s Burrowing Owl

by Shannon Carnevale

Posted: July 7, 2017

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The burrowing owl, Athene cunicularia, is quite the character in Florida’s landscape. This compact bird of prey is Florida’s only ground-nesting owl species. Burrowing Owl Identification Burrowing owls are easily identified by their long legs and by their habit of… Read More

Category: Conservation, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, Wildlife

Tags: Athene cunicularia, burrowing owls, Living with Wildlife, scarnevale, threatened and endangered