Owls are a symbol of wisdom, but they are not particularly street-smart. In fact, they are quite frequently struck by cars. Considering this, and a whole host of other dangers posed by humanity, the ...

SACRAMENTO, Calif.— In response to a March 2024 petition by conservation groups, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife has found that protecting the western burrowing owl under the California ...

A species of small, furry owls who nest underground in open fields are in imminent danger of extinction and may get a lifeline extended from the California Fish and Game Commission. A petition to list ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. State wildlife officials are asking for the public's thoughts on whether to list the western burrowing owl as a threatened or ...

The California Fish and Game Commission has approved temporary protections for the western burrowing owl as officials consider listing it under the California Endangered Species Act. Environmental ...

The small, piercing yellow eyes and feathered heads of western burrowing owls could once be seen bobbing in and out of underground nests across California’s grasslands. But these unique birds are ...

Western burrowing owls are closer to receiving permanent protection in California as the California Fish and Game Commission has voted to give the species “candidate” status for the state’s endangered ...

SACRAMENTO — It's one of the smallest owl species in the world, but the loss of the California burrowing owl would be felt throughout our entire ecosystem and the California Department of Fish and ...

The National Audubon Society’s 125th Christmas Bird Count will be held through Jan. 5. Today we show you some of California’s owls, particularly the burrowing owl, a candidate for the state’s ...