Genus

Athene F.Boie, 1822

small owls

Athene cunicularia
Florida burrowing owl
standing on ground, side view of head

Species of the Athene genus in the Wild Florida Photo database:

  Athene cunicularia
    var. floridana
Florida Burrowing Owl

The genus Athene is a member of the Strigidae - Typical Owls family.