Wild Nerding

Tawny Owl

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Tawny Owl
Strix aluco
Size
37–39 cmSimilar size to a Woodpigeon
Weight
330–590 gAbout the weight of a large tin of soup
Lifespan
4 years
Rarity
Common
M vs F
Sexes look identical — females are slightly larger. The classic 'twit-twoo' call is actually a duet: the female calls 'ke-wick', the male responds 'hoooo'
Habitat
Deciduous and mixed woodland, parks, churchyards, large gardens with mature trees
Best time
Autumn and winter (calling most actively October–February)
Conservation
UK: Amber LC
💡 Did you know?
The classic 'twit-twoo' of a Tawny Owl is actually two birds calling to each other — the female's contact call answered by the male's territorial hoot
Tawnies have fixed eye sockets — they cannot move their eyes — so they can rotate their head 270° to compensate
Often confused with
Barn Owl (white heart-shaped face) Little Owl (small spotted active by day)
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