>I'm reading something written in the last quarter of the 19th century
>the Great Plains, and there's talk of the "prairie owl". I know that
>this list has a few members who probably remember that era :) Anyone
>know offhand if this would refer to burrowing or short-eared owl? (the
>two choices that come to mind).
>
>Thanks!
>
>
>- Don Baccus, Portland OR <donb at rational.com>

I think it refers to Burrowing.

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