Peapix

  • Bing Gallery
  • Themes
  • Videos
  • Extension
Peapix
Bing Gallery
Themes
Videos
App & Extension
  • United States
    All
    Australia Canada China Germany France India Japan Spain United Kingdom United States

Bing Gallery

Australia Canada China Germany France India Japan Spain United Kingdom United States
  1. Bing Gallery
  2. United States
  3. 2020
  4. August 16
  5. An adult burrowing owl emerges from its burrow at sunset in Davis, California
arrow_back_ios arrow_forward_ios An adult burrowing owl emerges from its burrow at sunset in Davis, California

August 16, 2020

An adult burrowing owl emerges from its burrow at sunset in Davis, California

© Neil Losin/Tandem Stills + Motio

Here's looking at you

This bright-eyed burrowing owl is emerging from its burrow just in time to enjoy the sunset here in Northern California. And yes, you read that right—it’s a burrowing owl. Unlike most owls, burrowing owls nest and roost underground, often in tunnels abandoned by ground squirrels or prairie dogs. It's one of many traits that make the pint-sized species unique among owls. Burrowing owls live in grasslands, deserts, or other open dry areas with low vegetation. When threatened, they retreat to their burrows and are known to frighten off predators by mimicking the rattling and hissing sounds of a rattlesnake. And while most other owls sleep during the daytime, burrowing owls are often active in the daylight hours. It's as if they didn't finish proper owl training.

bird animal outdoor bird of prey colorful colored owl orange close

Related Images

Twin polar bear cubs asleep in a snow den in Wapusk National Park, Manitoba, CanadaTwin polar bear cubs asleep in a snow den in Wapusk National Park, Manitoba, Canada
Dalmatian pelicans on ice, Lake Kerkini, GreeceDalmatian pelicans on ice, Lake Kerkini, Greece
Eastern bluebirds in Charlotte, North CarolinaEastern bluebirds in Charlotte, North Carolina
Great gray owls in Montreal, CanadaGreat gray owls in Montreal, Canada
European robin during a winter snowstorm, Peak District National Park, EnglandEuropean robin during a winter snowstorm, Peak District National Park, England
Gentoo penguins near Danco Island, AntarcticaGentoo penguins near Danco Island, Antarctica
Flamingos in the Eduardo Avaroa Andean Fauna National Reserve in BoliviaFlamingos in the Eduardo Avaroa Andean Fauna National Reserve in Bolivia
Foucault pendulum at the Panthéon in Paris, FranceFoucault pendulum at the Panthéon in Paris, France

Today Bing

Yukon River viewed from the Midnight Dome, Dawson City, Yukon, Canada

Yukon River viewed from the Midnight Dome, Dawson City, Yukon, Canada

Aug 16, 2019
On Roller Coaster Day, we're at Skyline Park in Bavaria, Germany

On Roller Coaster Day, we're at Skyline Park in Bavaria, Germany

Aug 16, 2018
Avalanche Creek in Glacier National Park, Montana

Avalanche Creek in Glacier National Park, Montana

Aug 16, 2017
Maria Lenk Aquatics Center, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Maria Lenk Aquatics Center, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Aug 16, 2016
American white pelican in flight, Red River, Lockport, Manitoba, Canada

American white pelican in flight, Red River, Lockport, Manitoba, Canada

Aug 16, 2015

Related Tags

bird animal outdoor snow colorful indoor white stuffed aquatic bird close day oscine reptile falcon bird of prey eagle sky penguin water sunset
Share photo
Share
Pin
Tweet
Line
Download 1920x1080
  • © 2020 Peapix.com
  • Privacy
  • App
The images are provided for wallpaper use only.