The Burrowing Owl, the king of the rocks (Athene cunicularia) (37 Pics)

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The Burrowing Owl (Athene cunicularia) is a tiny but long-legged owl found throughout open landscapes of North and South America. Burrowing Owls can be found in grasslands, rangelands, agricultural areas, deserts, or any other open dry area with low vegetation.They nest and roost in burrows, such as those excavated by prairie dogs. But like many other kinds of owls, Burrowing Owls do most of their hunting from dusk until dawn, when they can use their night vision and hearing to their advantage.

In the 2011 film Rango a group of Burrowing Owls is depicted as a band of Mariachi players.

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burrowing_Owl