The Tawny Owl is a robust and medium-sized owl commonly found in woodlands across much of Eurasia. This owl is non-migratory and highly territorial.
Tawny Owls pair off from the age of one year, and stay together in a usually monogamous relationship for life. An established pair's territory is defended year-round and maintained with little, if any, boundary change from year to year. Juveniles must eventually leave the nest to find their own territory and can starve if they fail to locate an unclaimed area.
This species is fearless in defence of its nest and young, and, like other Strix owls, strikes for the intruder's head with its sharp talons. Because its flight is silent, it may not be detected until it is too late to avoid the danger. Dogs, cats and humans may be assaulted, sometimes without provocation.
The commonly heard contact call is a shrill, kew-wick but the male has a quavering advertising song hoo...ho, ho, hoo-hoo-hoo-hoo.
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