Adult owls typically measure between 60 to 66 centimetres in length, ... One of the most distinctive features of this owl is its prominent dark brown facial disc framed by bold white eyebrows, ...

“This nice little round head with huge yellow eyes and frosty eyebrows” appeared in the hole. The owl peered out and did a quick check of lighting conditions. Nope. Not dark enough yet.

Burrowing owls have a round head, white eyebrows, yellow eyes and a prominent oval face. They are about 7-10 inches tall. They have long, stilt-like legs and a stubby tail.