This burrowing owlet was exhausted after a morning of eating bugs and exploring, retreating to the burrow for a nap.

Burrowing owls live in open areas across North and South America. They are often active during the day and nest in burrows, either digging their own or taking over those of other animals.

Their diet includes insects, small mammals, and reptiles. They are known for bobbing movements when alarmed and can even mimic rattlesnake sounds to scare off predators.

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