Gallery description : tawny owl

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
NameTawny Owl
TypeBird
Wing Span81cm - 105cm (32in - 41in)
ColourBlack, white, grey, tan, brown
Distinctive FeaturesLarge eyes and fantastic hearing
Average Clutch Size3
HabitatDense forest and open woodland
KingdomAnimalia
FamilyStrigidae
Weight350g - 650g (12oz - 23oz)
Conservation StatusThreatened
DietOmnivore
Main PreyMice, vole, insects
Life Span4 - 6 years
OrderStrigiformes
GenusStrix
PredatorsHawks, eagles, buzzards
Top Speed80km/h (50mph)
Skin TypeFeathers
ClassAves
LifestyleSolitary
PhylumChordata
Size (H)38cm - 43cm (15in - 17in)
Scientific NameStrix aluco
Image Details
Description Tawny owl. Description Tawny Owl (4570449055).jpg
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