In the rain-starved deserts of coastal Peru, tiny patches surprisingly rich in plant life dot the landscape. Burrowing birds may be responsible, scientists say. Mounds of sand shoveled out by ...

The burrowing owl is one of the most distinctive birds found across North and South America. Unlike many owl species that ...

It’s kind of hard not to be smitten with the burrowing owl. Standing just 9 inches tall and weighing less than a cup of coffee, these owls prefer to live in the ground, where they feed mainly on ...

A San Diego man who allegedly tried to smuggle 17 exotic birds across the U.S.-Mexico border was facing federal charges Tuesday. Ricardo Alonzo, 26, is accused of attempting to cross through the San ...

A species of small, furry owls who nest underground in open fields are in imminent danger of extinction and may get a lifeline extended from the California Fish and Game Commission. A petition to list ...

On a scorching September morning, three curious young owls peer out from a burrow carved out of a sunbaked irrigation ditch. They train their bright yellow eyes on me, barely moving a feather.

The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. Though biologist Lia ...