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Strix aluco
| Size | 37â39 cm Similar size to a Woodpigeon |
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| Weight | 330â590 g About the weight of a large tin of soup |
| Lifespan | 4 years |
| Rarity | Common |
| M vs F | Sexes look identical â 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 OctoberâFebruary) |
| Conservation | UK: Amber LC |
Did you know?
The classic 'twit-twoo' of a Tawny Owl is actually two birds calling to each other â the female's contact call answered by the male's territorial hoot
The classic 'twit-twoo' of a Tawny Owl is actually two birds calling to each other â the female's contact call answered by the male's territorial hoot
More for experts
Tawnies have fixed eye sockets â they cannot move their eyes â 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)
Barn Owl (white, heart-shaped face), Little Owl (small, spotted, active by day)