It is 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.
The tawny owl is an owl the size of a pigeon. It has a rounded body and head, with a ring of dark feathers around its face surrounding the dark eyes.
Discover more about the Tawny Owl
When to see
Nocturnal animal, so best discovered at night.
Where to see
Mainly nocturnal, found in woodlands and more often heard than seen. Has the classic towit twoo call with the female giving the towit and the male responding with twoo.
Did you know?
Has the classic towit twoo call with the female giving the towit and the male responding with twoo.
When to see
Nocturnal animal, so best discovered at night.
Where to see
Mainly nocturnal, found in woodlands and more often heard than seen. Has the classic towit twoo call with the female giving the towit and the male responding with twoo.
Did you know?
Has the classic towit twoo call with the female giving the towit and the male responding with twoo.
When to see
Nocturnal animal, so best discovered at night.
Where to see
Mainly nocturnal, found in woodlands and more often heard than seen. Has the classic towit twoo call with the female giving the towit and the male responding with twoo.
Did you know?
Has the classic towit twoo call with the female giving the towit and the male responding with twoo.
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