A small and long-legged owl that is often active in the daylight. The species was extirpated in B.C. in 1980 but reintroduction efforts are underway to try and have a viable population once again living in their historical range of the B.C. interior. Sightings of this species are likely all of introduced birds or their young but it is not impossible for birds from Washington to overshoot on migration. Being a migratory species, they spend the winter in the southern states and as far south as Central America. Feeds on large insects and small rodents, lizards and birds. Enjoys open habitats such as fields, prairie and the likes.

Similar species:
A fairly unique appearing little owl that, when combined with its tendency to be out in the open during the day makes it unlikely to be confused with other owl species.

Sources:
Ehrlich, Dobkin and Wheye, (1988)
Burrowing Owl Conservation Society of B.C.

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