It’s not just burrowing owl advocates who are concerned about the the consequences of solar sprawl. It’s desert tortoise ...

Arizona is home to a diverse array of owl ... "We also have Western screech owls, which are tiny burrowing owls. As their name suggests, they nest in the ground and that's pretty unique among ...

California wildlife policymakers have opted to protect the diminutive Western burrowing owl as they consider listing the rapidly declining species as endangered or threatened. The state Fish and ...

Boulder Open Space and Mountain Parks representatives opened the new Vesper Trail recently, after two nesting pairs of burrowing owls raised eight owlets.

Owls are a symbol of wisdom, but they are not particularly street-smart. In fact, they are quite frequently struck by cars. Considering this, and a whole host of other dangers posed by humanity, the ...

California wildlife policymakers have opted to protect the diminutive Western burrowing owl as they consider listing the rapidly declining species as endangered or threatened. The state Fish and Game ...

Athene comes from “Athena,” the name of the Greek goddess associated with the owl. The Latin cunicularus means “little miner.” DESCRIPTION: Adult burrowing owls are from about seven to 10 inches in ...

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (CN) — The western burrowing owl secured temporary protection Thursday under California’s Endangered Species Act. The state Fish and Game Commission voted to give the owls candidate ...