The bird is already receiving specialized care for its speedy recovery.
A burrowing owl was involved in an accident on a highway in Hidalgo, when it collided with a moving vehicle, causing a severe scare and some injuries.
The bird was quickly rescued by the Volunteer Firefighters of Hidalgo, who acted in accordance with the protocols for the protection of wildlife, providing it with first aid. After being stabilized, the owl was handed over to the Federal Attorney for Environmental Protection (Profepa), where it was assessed by specialists.
The burrowing owl, which suffered minor bruises, was transferred to the Wildlife Rehabilitation Unit in Pachuca, where it is already receiving medical attention for its speedy recovery.
This bird, also known as the Burrowing Owl or Pocera Owl, is unique among its species in that it lives on the ground, placing its nests at ground level or in natural cavities. Its habitat extends mainly through the grasslands and open lands of Mexico, including the metropolitan area of ​​Pachuca, where frequent sightings have been recorded.
Although it is not under official protection status, the Burrowing Owl faces risks, such as the loss of its habitat, which is sometimes mistaken for rodent burrows, as well as flooding that affects its nests.
The burrowing owl, also called the shoco, is a small, long-legged owl found throughout open landscapes of North and South America. Burrowing owls can be found in grasslands, rangelands, agricultural areas, deserts, or any other open, dry area with low vegetation.
Source.- El Universal
