Typical Owls in Uruguay

Learn about 4 birds from the Typical Owls family (Strigidae) found in Uruguay. Complete guide with photos and identification information.

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Burrowing Owl

Burrowing Owl

Athene cunicularia

Least Concern
Ferruginous Pygmy-owl

Ferruginous Pygmy-owl

Glaucidium brasilianum

Least Concern
Great Horned Owl

Great Horned Owl

Bubo virginianus

Least Concern
Short-eared Owl

Short-eared Owl

Asio flammeus

Least Concern

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