Tawny Owl
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| Order | Strigiformes |
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| Mass | 470 g |
| Family | Strigidae |
| Scientific name | Strix aluco |
| Class | Aves |
| Did you know | Hearing is important for a nocturnal bird of prey, and as with other owls, the tawny owl's two ear openings differ in structure and are asymmetrically placed to improve directional hearing. |
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| ID | 1373892 |
About Tawny Owl
The tawny owl or brown owl is a stocky, medium-sized owl commonly found in woodlands across much of Eurasia. Its underparts are pale with dark streaks, and the upperparts are either brown or grey. Several of the eleven recognised subspecies have both variants.
Tawny owl Photos
