Tawny owl  (Strix aluco)

Facts

KingdomAnimalia
PhylumChordata
ClassAves
OrderStrigiformes
FamilyStrigidae
GenusStrix (1)
SizeWingspan: 81-96 cm (2)
Length: 37-43 cm (2)
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Status

Common and widespread (3). Protected at all times under the Wildlife and Countryside Act, 1981 (4). Included in the Birds of Conservation Concern Green List (low conservation concern) (5).

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