




Strix aluco
The Tawny Owl is a beautiful bird that is mostly active at night. With its big eyes and soft feathers, it can see well in the dark and loves to hoot in the trees.
Habitat: Forests
The Tawny Owl is a medium-sized owl with a compact, rounded body and a large, round head without ear tufts. Its soft, cryptic plumage ranges from rufous brown to grey, mottled with darker streaks and spots, allowing it to blend perfectly into tree bark.





Category
BirdsRarity
Common
Danger
2/5 · Low
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Baby Tawny Owls are called owlets and look like fluffy white cotton balls!
Tawny Owls often reuse old nests from crows or squirrels, rather than building their own.
Their distinctive 'hoo-hoo-hoo-HOOO' call is a classic sound of the European night.
These powerful owls can catch prey as large as a pigeon or a rat!
Tawny Owl has special serrated wing feathers that help them fly almost silently, making surprise attacks successful.
Tawny Owl can see very well in low light because of their large eyes packed with light-sensitive cells.
Tawny Owl has asymmetrically placed ears that help them pinpoint the exact location of prey in total darkness.
Tawny Owl can rotate its head up to 270 degrees to scan surroundings without moving its body.
These nocturnal hunters munch on a variety of small animals, from tiny mice to birds.

Microtus agrestis
A primary food source in open areas.
Apodemus sylvaticus
Frequently caught in forest and garden habitats.
Sorex araneus
Often consumed, especially by younger owls.
Feathered describes animals, primarily birds, possessing a covering of feathers.
Marked with spots or patches of a different color.
Solitary animals live alone for most of their lives, only interacting with others for mating or parental care.
An ambush predator hunts by patiently waiting and concealing itself, then launching a sudden attack when unsuspecting prey comes within range.
Forest habitats are terrestrial environments dominated by dense tree cover, supporting a high diversity of plant and animal life.
This trait characterizes organisms with an exceptionally long lifespan compared to others of their kind.
This trait identifies organisms whose diet consists entirely or primarily of animal tissue.
Nocturnal animals are primarily active during the nighttime hours, typically resting or sleeping during the day.
Danger
2/5 · Low
If you see an owl, watch quietly from a distance and don't disturb it.
37-43 cm
81-96 cm
0.385-0.8 kg
4-10 years
40 km/h
These nocturnal hunters munch on a variety of small animals, from tiny mice to birds.
Forests
Ambush
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