Rare burrowing owl named as candidate for California's endangered species list
Briefly

The California Fish and Game Commission accepted a petition on October 10 to list the western burrowing owl as an endangered or threatened species, offering a potential lifeline for its preservation under the California Endangered Species Act.
Highlighting the threats faced by burrowing owls, volunteers at the Burrowing Owl Festival urged the public to refrain from using rodenticides, as these poisons can fatally harm the owls when they consume poisoned rodents.
Kurt Leuschner's upcoming program on February 15, 2024, will delve into the importance of western burrowing owls and the conservation efforts necessary to protect this unique species in California.
Located in open fields and deserts, the western burrowing owl is a small and furry species that nests underground, making them particularly vulnerable to habitat loss and environmental changes.
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