Tawny owl
Scientific name: Strix aluco
Tawny owls are the familiar brown owls of Britain’s woodlands, parks and gardens. They are known for their ‘too-wit too-woo’ song that can be heard at night-time.
Top facts
Stats
Length: 37-39cmWingspan: 99cm
Weight: 420-520g
Average lifespan: 4 years
Conservation status
Classified in the UK as Amber under the Birds of Conservation Concern 5: the Red List for Birds (2021).