The Borrowers
Burrowing Owl
The Borrowers
We were delighted a few years ago when we acquired a pair of Burrowing Owls. We waited in keen anticipation for signs of breeding activity but to no avail. We finally had the pair DNA tested and found we had a pair of… boys! However last year we found someone with three girls and a swop was arranged!
Now we can introduce you to the Clock family! Pod, Mrs. Clock (who is often in the nursery!) and Arrietty. Another little one is with the Lancashire Hub and we are certain more are on the way!!
Their antics around their aviary will amuse you as will their habit of standing on one leg. You’ll be surprised how many visitors are worried at why we have a family of one-legged owls!
Common Name: Burrowing Owl
Latin Name: Athene cunicularia
Conservation Status: Although not globally threatened, many island races are extremely vulnerable and it is seriously declining or endangered in many parts of North America and Tierra del Fuego from changes in land usage.
Wingspan: 533-609mm
Weight: 128-255g
Lifespan: 9 yrs (in the wild)
Diet: Grasshoppers, beetles, crickets, moths, caterpillars, scorpions, centipedes, voles, mice, ground squirrels, small birds.
Average Litter Size: 2-12 eggs.
Habitat: Open country with bushes, semi desert and desert, plains pastureland and mountain slopes.
North America, Central America, South America.