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Tawny Owl

Strix aluco

Least Concern
Wingspan
53.0 cm
Weight
480.0 g
Family
Strigidae
Order
Strigiformes

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Wingspan 53.0 cm 20.9 in
Weight 480.0 g 16.93 oz

Habitat & Range

Conservation Status

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Behavior & Breeding

Nesting

Nest type: CR,CV,O. Incubation: 28-30 days. Fledging: 32-37 days.

Clutch Size

2-9

Taxonomy

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Order Strigiformes (Owls)
Family Strigidae (True Owls)
Genus Strix
Species Strix aluco

Distribution

Tawny Owl has been recorded in 4 countries.

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Present Not recorded
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Tawny Owl endangered?
The Tawny Owl has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Tawny Owl nest?
Nest type: CR,CV,O. Incubation: 28-30 days. Fledging: 32-37 days.
How big is the Tawny Owl?
The Tawny Owl has a wingspan of 53.0 cm, weight of 480.0 g.
What order and family does the Tawny Owl belong to?
The Tawny Owl (Strix aluco) belongs to the order Strigiformes and the family Strigidae.

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