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Burrowing Owl Range Map

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Range Map for Burrowing Owl

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Migration

Migratory in northern part of range; partial migrant in SW states, where individuals make yearly decisions whether or not to migrate.

Map data are provided by NatureServe in collaboration with Robert Ridgely, James Zook, The Nature Conservancy - Migratory Bird Program, Conservation International - CABS, World Wildlife Fund - US, and Environment Canada - WILDSPACE.

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