How difficult is it to keep Tawny Owl?

Advanced. This is an advanced-level species. It requires specialized equipment and advanced husbandry skills with precise environmental control.

What is the lifespan of Tawny Owl?

The average lifespan of Tawny Owl is About 10 years. With proper care and nutrition, they can live a long and healthy life.

How large does Tawny Owl get?

Tawny Owl typically reaches 37-43cm as an adult. Size may vary depending on care conditions and individual genetics.

What is the typical price for Tawny Owl?

The price of Tawny Owl varies significantly depending on variety, age, sex, and the individual animal's condition. Check our market price page for the latest pricing information.

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Tawny Owl

Q: What should I feed Tawny Owl?

Tawny Owl feeds on: Frozen mice, day-old chicks and quail; in the wild mainly rodents, with frogs and birds taken as well. Aim for a balanced diet with appropriate feeding frequency.

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Strix aluco

A medium-sized owl with a round, tuftless head and large eyes that look wholly dark. The commonest woodland owl of Europe, it occurs in grey and brown colour morphs. Strongly territorial, pairs stay together year-round.

Difficulty

Advanced

Temperature

15〜30℃

Lifespan

About 10 years

Size

37-43cm

Humidity

40〜60%

Diet

Frozen mice, day-old chicks and quail; in the wild mainly rodents, with frogs and birds taken as well

About

The tawny owl (Strix aluco) is a stocky, medium-sized owl of woodland across Europe and into western Siberia, with seven recognised subspecies. It is 37-43 cm long and resembles the Ural owl of Japan, but is smaller with larger eyes. The underparts are pale with dark streaks, while the upperparts are brown or grey, both morphs occurring together in several subspecies, and unlike hawks and most eagle-owls its eyes look wholly dark rather than yellow. It is nocturnal, hunting by sight, acute hearing and silent flight: its ears are set asymmetrically, which pinpoints the direction of a sound, while its retina is no more sensitive than a human's. It drops from a perch onto prey and swallows it whole, taking mainly rodents, though birds form a larger share of the diet in urban areas. It sometimes catches smaller owls and is itself taken by eagle-owls and goshawks. Non-migratory and strongly territorial, young birds that fail to find a vacant territory often starve. It lays two to five eggs from February to June in a tree hole, old building or cliff cavity, and pairs stay together year-round.

Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Lifespan of the Tawny Owl

The Tawny Owl lives About 10 years.

Size of the Tawny Owl

The Tawny Owl grows to 37-43cm.

Basic Info

Origin

Across Europe to western Siberia, in seven recognised subspecies

Lifespan

About 10 years

Size

37-43cm

Care Specifications

AggressivePair

Sources: Wikipedia - Tawny owl / Wikipedia - Tawny owl, Japanese edition (morphology, ecology)

References & Sources

Edited & verified by: BreederDirect editorial team

The taxonomic, regulatory, and husbandry data on this page are compiled and verified against the authoritative primary sources below.

Primary sources

Taxonomy & Authority

Accepted name: Strix aluco Linnaeus, 1758

Synonyms: Strix stridula

Authority databases: GBIF

Nomenclature follows global taxonomic authority databases.

Regulations & Conservation Status

CITES Appendix IIIUCN LC · Least Concern

Strix aluco. The order Strigiformes is listed in CITES Appendix II except for species placed in Appendix I, so this species is Appendix II and international trade requires an export permit. It is not among Japan's designated dangerous animals.

Sources: CITES Appendices (Appendix II) / IUCN Red List / Cabinet Order under the Act on Welfare and Management of Animals, appended table (designated dangerous animals)

Regulations may change. Always verify the latest information with the relevant authorities.