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Home > Our animal species > Birds > Burrowing Owl Burrowing Owl
Order : Strigiformes Family : Strigidae Diet : Carnivorous , feeding on insects, including grasshoppers, small reptiles, amphibians, small rodents, and occasionally birds. Reproduction : Sexually mature at one year. Mating and egg laying occurs between in March and July . The 6-12 eggs are incubated by both the male and the female for 28 days. The young fledge after 28 days. Lifespan : Up to 8 years in the wild and 11 years in captivity. Predators : Western rattlesnakes, larger owls, falcons, American badger, skunks, foxes, and weasels. Status : Endangered because of habitat fragmentation and loss, and the use of pesticides to control certain of its prey species.
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