Owls of the World
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Burrowing owls are one of the smallest North American owls. They make their homes in holes dug in the ground.
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Burrowing owls are one of the smallest North American owls. They make their homes in holes dug in the ground.
There are over 130 species, or kinds, of owls. Owls can be found in all parts of the world except Antarctica. North America alone is home to nineteen different species of owls.

Owls are found in many different habitats, such as deserts, forests, prairies and even the Arctic tundra. They nest in trees, in holes in the ground, in barns, and in caves. And while many other birds migrate to warmer places during the winter, most owls do not. They live in the same place all year round.