What is the tawny owl?
Q: What is the tawny owl?
A: The tawny owl or brown owl is a medium-sized owl that can be found in woodlands across much of Eurasia.
Q: How many recognized subspecies of the tawny owl are there?
A: There are eleven recognized subspecies of the tawny owl.
Q: Where does the tawny owl usually make its nest?
A: The tawny owl usually makes its nest in a tree hole where it can protect its eggs and young against potential predators.
Q: What happens to young birds who cannot find a vacant territory?
A: Many young birds starve if they cannot find a vacant territory once their parental care ceases.
Q: What does the tawny owl hunt?
A: The tawny owl hunts mainly rodents, usually by dropping from a perch to seize its prey. In towns, its diet includes a higher proportion of birds.
Q: What adaptations and abilities aid the tawny owl in night hunting?
A: Vision and hearing adaptations and silent flight aid the tawny owl in night hunting.
Q: What is key to the tawny owl's hunting ability?
A: The asymmetrically placed ears of the tawny owl are key to its hunting ability, giving it excellent directional hearing.
