A tiny owl stranded at sea surprised a local crew boat on the morning of October 6. The boat, which was shuttling workers ...

When baby burrowing owls showed up near an almost-finished Boulder trail, wildlife officials soared into protection mode.

North America’s only ground-dwelling owl, the burrowing owl, is a tiny creature that weighs about as much as an apple. The ...

California wildlife policymakers have opted to protect the diminutive Western burrowing owl as they consider listing the rapidly declining species as endangered or threatened. The state Fish and ...

That owls are familiar Harry Potter icons is just the latest incarnation of a human fascination with owls that predates ...

A petition to list the western burrowing owls as an endangered or threatened species was accepted on Oct. 10 by the commission, making the unusual owl a “candidate” for protective status under ...

If you don’t love burrowing owls, you’ve probably never seen a burrowing owl. They’re 7 to 10 inches tall, with bright yellow eyes and long, skinny legs. The western variety doesn’t even ...

Explore the fascinating world of the burrowing owl, a unique bird adapting to changing habitats.

The California Fish and Game Commission has approved temporary protections for the western burrowing owl as officials consider listing it under the California Endangered Species Act. Environmental ...

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is seeking public input on draft revisions to the Species Conservation ...