Tawny Owl

Overview

Tawny Owl (Strix aluco) is a species of Owls (Strigidae) in the order Owls. A round-headed woodland owl, brown or gray morph, with a classic 'tu-whit tu-whoo' call; a night hunter of rodents; nests in tree holes; the archetypal owl of European folklore.

Scientific Classification

Genus: Strix; binomial: Strix aluco; authority: Linnaeus, 1758. Typical size: 37-39cm. Average lifespan: 10-20 years.

Distribution

Breeding range: the Palearctic.

Conservation Status

This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.

Remarks

No additional remarks recorded.