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Tawny Owl(Strix aluco) |
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| Origin: | In Europe, as far north as Scandinavia, from Britain eastwards to China and southwards to North Africa. | |||
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| Habitat: | Mostly broad-leaved woodland, parkland and even cities. | |||
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| Nesting: | Does not build nest but lays in nest boxes and tree hollows. Usually 2-4 eggs in March or early April. | |||
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| Facts: | This is the most common owl in Britain.
Everyone hears this owl at the dead of night - this is the owl that hoots. The Tawny Owl
is quite large approximately 38 cms (15 inches) in length. - bigger than the Barn Owl . It is a dark brown colour streaked with black and buff
but some can appear grey. These owls feed on small birds and mammals, frogs and large insects. They also have a silent flight and fly mainly at the dead of night although you may see them at dusk. Average males weigh 590 gms, females 700 gms. |
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