This Burrowing Owl or Rabbit Owl - Athene cunicularia - is a beautifully curious little owl.
Very well known in Aruba, it is the national symbol there.
Its mode of locomotion is also unusual, with an accelerated stride, sometimes a hop, this owl species walks/runs/hops over the ground.
A great enemy of this beautiful owl species, apart from dogs and cats, is the badger.
This relatively small owl (yet with a wingspan of 50-60cm) is unique in its kind.
In this case on a branch, looking straight ahead (nothing escapes these owls) in combination with a quiet dreamy background.
In any workplace, biology classroom, living room, etc., this picture will not look out of place.
Beautiful bird deserves a beautiful place!
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