Publication Type: | Journal Article |
Year of Publication: | 1998 |
Authors: | Zambrano, R |
Journal: | The Wilson Bulletin |
Volume: | 110 |
Issue: | 4 |
Date Published: | 1998 |
ISBN Number: | 00435643 |
Keywords: | Athene, Athene cunicularia, Florida, Speotyto, Speotyto cunicularia, Strigidae |
Abstract: | A nuisance owl complaint resulted in the discovery of a Burrowing Owl (Athene cunicularia) /// nesting in a dormer of a house in Davie, Florida. Burrowing Owls have been reported nesting in artificial nest boxes, pipes, and culverts but this is the first published report of nesting in a building. One adult and one downy chick were observed on the first two visits. Two adult sized birds were observed on the last visit. It is believed that wet conditions and unsuitable soil types in the area provided the impetus for the shift from ground to structure nesting. |
URL: | http://www.jstor.org/stable/4164005 |
Short Title: | The Wilson Bulletin |
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