Tawny owl

Strix aluco
Owls (Strigidae)

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Brown owl with a rather large head, dark eye with a black stripe between the eyes, no ear plums. A short tail and leg feathers. The feathers form a very good camouflage colour.

A forest bird that can be found in parks as well. Hunts at night and can be seen resting in a tree in the daytime.   

⇔ l. 37-40 cm

Resident bird, able to find food even in the coldest winters. Young find their own place close to the parents.

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Its dark eyes separate it from other owls but sometimes it is difficult to see clearly.

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