Tawny Owl
Strix aluco
About the Tawny Owl
The tawny owl or brown owl (Strix aluco) 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. The nest is typically in a tree hole where it can protect its eggs and young against potential predators. This owl is non-migratory and highly territorial. Many young birds starve if...
Key Facts
- Well-known species with 23,513 recorded observations.
Classification
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of the Tawny Owl?
The scientific name of the Tawny Owl is Strix aluco.
How many Tawny Owl sightings have been recorded?
23,513 observations of the Tawny Owl have been recorded on iNaturalist.
23,513
observations on iNaturalist
