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Athene Cunicularia Arubensis
''Athene cunicularia arubensis'', also known as the Aruban burrowing owl or ''shoco'', is an Endemism, endemic subspecies of burrowing owl in Aruba. Since 2015, the shoco has become a national symbol of Aruba. Taxonomy In the IOC World Bird List, the subspecies ''A. c. arubensis'' is no longer listed separately but has been merged with the subspecies ''A. c. brachyptera''. Characteristics The shoco has a head-to-tail length of centimeters. Notable features include large round yellow eyes, prominent whitish eyebrows, absent ear tufts, and relatively long gray legs. Distribution Based on behavior and vocalizations, it is believed that the shoco is most likely a distinct and separate species of owl. Furthermore, it is suspected that the shoco has been present on Aruba for at least over one and a half million years. Aruba is the only country within the Kingdom of the Netherlands that has a burrowing owl. Lifestyle and status The shoco lives in burrows on the ground in area ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Athene Cunicularia Arubensis
''Athene cunicularia arubensis'', also known as the Aruban burrowing owl or ''shoco'', is an Endemism, endemic subspecies of burrowing owl in Aruba. Since 2015, the shoco has become a national symbol of Aruba. Taxonomy In the IOC World Bird List, the subspecies ''A. c. arubensis'' is no longer listed separately but has been merged with the subspecies ''A. c. brachyptera''. Characteristics The shoco has a head-to-tail length of centimeters. Notable features include large round yellow eyes, prominent whitish eyebrows, absent ear tufts, and relatively long gray legs. Distribution Based on behavior and vocalizations, it is believed that the shoco is most likely a distinct and separate species of owl. Furthermore, it is suspected that the shoco has been present on Aruba for at least over one and a half million years. Aruba is the only country within the Kingdom of the Netherlands that has a burrowing owl. Lifestyle and status The shoco lives in burrows on the ground in area ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
