California Wildlife Series - Burrowing Owl - Athene Cunicularia - Salton Sea Royalty-Free Stock Image

Burrowing owl in the Imperial Valley at Salton Sea protecting its burrow. The burrowing owl - Athene cunicularia - also called the shoco is a small, 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. HTBphotos by John and Katharina Notarianni for websites, news, print and other media.