IWRC Raptor ID Series
 
Burrowing Owl Characteristics
yellow irises
no ear tufts
facial disc not well outlined
long legs
knock-kneed
(juveniles shown)
whitish bar across chin
dark brown horizontal bar
across throat
     
   

2 subspecies:

Western Burrowing Owl
Florida Burrowing Owl
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