They live in grasslands, deserts, and other open habitats, where they hunt mainly insects and rodents. Burrowing owls are small, unusual owls that nest in underground burrows instead of trees Burrowing owls live in burrows dug by other animals in open, treeless spaces They are most abundant in the burrows of various prairie dog species Burrowing owls eat insects, small mammals, amphibians, reptiles, and other birds, depending on the season and food availability. Unique among north american owls, this species is active day and night, nests in underground burrows, and typically nests in small groups
In the past half century, burrowing owl populations have declined sharply across much of the species' range. The burrowing owl usually lives in dry, open areas with short grasses and no trees They nest and live in underground burrows created by prairie dogs, ground squirrels and badgers. It is further characterized by its lack of ear tufts The feathers are a sandy brown color above, while the breast area is beige with spotted bars Life history as the name suggests, burrowing owls do excavate their own homes
One of florida's smallest owls, it averages nine inches in height with a wingspan of 21 inches.
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