KXAN had a hoot with a certain special visitor Thursday morning. An owl briefly visited the studio early Thursday, ...

The intelligent owl is a character that shows up in ancient Greek legend, an old English nursery rhyme, and even modern literature and TV. As such, the owl has become a sign of learning.

Athene comes from “Athena,” the name of the Greek goddess associated with the owl. The Latin cunicularus means “little miner.” DESCRIPTION: Adult burrowing owls are from about seven to 10 inches in ...

The burrowing owl isn't your average owl: It doesn't live in trees, and it's not nocturnal. It makes its nest underground — usually in abandoned rodent burrows — and is active both day and night. But ...

gd in Nov. Owl Of Athens (IRE) 85-40fav (10-3) Chased leaders, led narrowly 3 out, headed briefly 2 out, soon ridden and forged on before last, hung left run-in but kept on strongly to draw clear ...