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TAWNY OWL
The tawny owl is an owl the size of a woodpigeon. It has a rounded body and head, with a ring of dark feathers around its face surrounding the dark eyes. Tawny owls in the UK are mainly reddish brown above and paler underneath. It is a widespread breeding species in England, Wales and Scotland but not found in Ireland. Birds are mainly residents with established pairs probably never leaving their territories. Young birds disperse from breeding grounds in autumn.
What they eat:
- Small mammals and rodents, small birds, frogs, fish, insects and worms.
Measurements:
- Length: 37-39cm
- Wingspan: 94-104cm
- Weight: 330-590gPopulation:
- UK breeding: 50,000 pairs
Identifying features:
- Feather colour: Black Brown Cream/buff Grey Orange White
- Leg colour: Brown White
- Beak: Black Short Hooked Chunky
- Natural habitats: Woodland Farmland Urban and suburban
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