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Tawny Owl -
- Strix aluco subsp. aluco Linnaeus, 1758 +
- Strix aluco subsp. biddulphi (Scully, 1881) +
- Strix aluco subsp. haermsi (Zarudny, 1911) +
- Strix aluco subsp. ma (A. H. Clark, 1907) +
- Strix aluco subsp. mauritanica (Witherby, 1905) +
- Strix aluco subsp. nivicolum (Blyth, 1845) +
- Strix aluco subsp. sanctinicolai (Zarudny, 1905) +
- Strix aluco subsp. siberiae Dementiev, 1933 +
- Strix aluco subsp. sylvatica Shaw, 1809 +
- Strix aluco subsp. willkonskii (Menzbier, 1896) +
- Strix aluco subsp. yamadae Yamashina, 1936 +
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Table Of Contents
- Description
- Biology
- Ecology and Distribution
- Distribution
- Habitat
- Conservation
- Trends and Threats
- Biodiversity Heritage Library
- References and More Information
- Literature References
- Specialist Projects
- Common Names
Description
The tawny owl is the most common and widespread British owl (3). It is most often heard than seen; it produces a variety of vocalisations, including the familiar 'ke-wick' contact calls (4). It has a compact body and a large rounded head, and varies in colour from greyish to reddish brown with black and white streaks (2). The sexes are similar in appearance (2).
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