The Terrific Tawny Owl

8 days ago by anon6789 to c/superbowl

From Owl and Raptor Station - Harringsee

Tawny owls, along with long-eared owls, are among the most common owls in Central Europe.

Their diet consists primarily of mice. However, tawny owls are not particularly picky when it comes to food: given the opportunity, they will also eat small birds, frogs, fish, beetles, or even earthworms.

Even harsh winters pose no major problem for the tawny owl. Thanks to its excellent hearing, it can even locate its prey under a blanket of snow.

The autumn courtship begins in October and November. During this time, existing pairs strengthen their bond, while unpaired tawny owls search for a mate. The actual courtship, followed by egg-laying, then takes place a few months later.

A fascinating native night hunter! You can find even more interesting information about this owl species on our website!

Original German text

Waldkäuze gehören - neben den Waldohreulen - zu den häufigsten Eulen Mitteleuropas.

Auf ihrem Speiseplan stehen vor allem Mäuse. Doch der Waldkauz ist bei der Nahrungssuche nicht besonders wählerisch: Wenn sich die Gelegenheit bietet, werden auch Kleinvögel, Frösche, Fische Käfer oder sogar Regenwürmer verspeist.

Auch strenge Winter sind für den Waldkauz kein großes Problem. Dank seines ausgezeichneten Gehörs kann er seine Beute sogar unter einer Schneedecke aufspüren.

Im Oktober und November beginnt die Herbstbalz. In dieser Zeit festigen bestehende Paare ihre Bindung, während unverpaarte Waldkäuze auf Partnersuche gehen. Die eigentliche Balz mit anschließender Eiablage findet dann einige Monate später statt.

Ein faszinierender heimischer Nachtjäger! Auf unserer Website könnt ihr noch mehr interessante Informationen über diese Eulenart nachlesen!

Lyrl 3 points 7 days ago

The vertical stripe between the eyes and over the top of the head is striking. Nice picture of a calm looking owl!

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anon6789 2 points 7 days ago

Tawnies always look relaxed to me. I hear they are very territorial and will defend their home ferociously. Same with the even chiller looking Ural Owl. Their looks are quite deceiving!

Still super adorable. Like the teddy bears of owls!

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