It's believed the owl with bright yellow eyes has been extirpated from 16% of its range in parts of the coast and Central Valley. It has been nearly wiped out in 13% of its range, also in those ...

The western burrowing owl makes its nests underground. And sadly, its population has fallen rapidly. News. ... ‘Goofy’ owls that nest underground become candidate for endangered status.

The owl, now a candidate to be listed under the state Endangered Species Act, will enjoy the same protections as if it was listed while a 12- to 18-month status review moves forward.

California wildlife policymakers have opted to protect the diminutive Western burrowing owl as they consider listing the rapidly declining species as endangered or threatened. The state Fish and Game ...

California wildlife policymakers voted to consider listing the Western burrowing owl under the state Endangered Species Act amid rapid population declines. 'Goofy' owls that nest underground ...