Burrowing owl with prey

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Brian Piccolo Park, Fort Lauderdale, FL

 

Burrowing owls collect and place a variety of items, including animal feces and garbage, around the entrance of their burrows. This behavior is believed to serve several purposes, including attracting insects (dung beetles) for food, deterring predators, and possibly signaling that the burrow is occupied. They may also use this "trash" as a way to mask their scent from predators.

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