The Burrowing Owl sometimes is placed into its own genus (Speotyto). Genetic similarity and overall appearance unite it with the other members of Athene group. These are the Little Owl of Eurasia and northern Africa, the Spotted Owlet of southeastern Asia, and the extremely rare Forest Owlet, known only from a handful of specimens and sightings in India. Although the Little Owl is found in deserts and open areas, it is not nearly as terrestrial as the Burrowing Owl. It usually nests in tree cavities, although it will use a hole in a building or wall, and sometimes nests in rabbit holes. The Burrowing Owl may live up to the wise owl adage more than most as it collects mammal dung and puts it in and around its burrow. The dung attracts dung beetles, which the owl then captures and eats. And owls will often mimic a rattlesnake if a predator approaches it's burrow. My personal website DigitalArtZone