what is the scientific name for burrowing owl
1 In the scientific name of the Burrowing Owl âAthene cuniculariaâ, the word Athene refers to the Greek goddess of wisdom and knowledge, whose favorite bird was an owl. 2  The Latin term âcuniculariaâ, means a âminerâ or âburrowerâ. 3  Hence, the complete scientific name translates to âwise burrowerâ.