Tawny Owl (strix aluco) is a bird type animal. It usually lives in dense forest and open woodland. The weight of the animal is about 350g - 650g (12oz - 23oz) and average life span is 4 - 6 years. Hawks, eagles, buzzards predators are dangerous for tawny owls. Look up the table below for more facts.
Facts about tawny owls
Name | Tawny Owl |
Type | Bird |
Wing Span | 81cm - 105cm (32in - 41in) |
Colour | Black, white, grey, tan, brown |
Distinctive Features | Large eyes and fantastic hearing |
Average Clutch Size | 3 |
Habitat | Dense forest and open woodland |
Kingdom | Animalia |
Family | Strigidae |
Weight | 350g - 650g (12oz - 23oz) |
Conservation Status | Threatened |
Diet | Omnivore |
Main Prey | Mice, vole, insects |
Life Span | 4 - 6 years |
Order | Strigiformes |
Genus | Strix |
Predators | Hawks, eagles, buzzards |
Top Speed | 80km/h (50mph) |
Skin Type | Feathers |
Class | Aves |
Lifestyle | Solitary |
Phylum | Chordata |
Size (H) | 38cm - 43cm (15in - 17in) |
Scientific Name | Strix aluco |