19,563 observationsLeast Concern
Tawny Owl
Strix aluco
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Aves ›Order: Strigiformes ›Family: Strigidae ›Genus: Strix
About
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...
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Tawny Owl is Strix aluco.
- Tawny Owl belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Tawny Owl belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Tawny Owl belongs to the class Aves.
- Tawny Owl belongs to the order Strigiformes.
- Tawny Owl belongs to the family Strigidae.
- Tawny Owl belongs to the genus Strix.