It is one of the common names given in Mexico to a small bird of prey, of nocturnal habits. It is also known as owl, nerd, owl, buhito, murruco, spark plug. In Cuba it is called Sijú and in Small Chile. Its scientific name is Athene cunicularia and belongs to the family Strigidae. He makes his nest on the ground.
TECOLOTE LLANERO Athene cunicularia harigiforme bird of the family Strigidae . It is a small, long-legged owl found in all the open landscapes of America; it is seen in grasslands, agricultural areas, deserts and any other dry area free of low vegetation. In the distance it looks brown with white spots. His eyes are yellow.