Common Name Tawny Owl
Latin Name Strix Aluco
Wingspan (cm) 90 - 105
Weight (g) 400 - 800
Diet Tawny owls can hunt in flight but generally hunt on the ground. They can take birds, rabbits and other smaller mammals.
Lifespan In the wild they can live for about 20 years and a further 10 years for captive birds
Habitat Woodland, forests and open land are favoured by these birds although they are very adaptable and have even taken up residence in cities with large green areas
Locations Asiatic area, Europe, North Africa, Iran and Siberia