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Description

Good Quality Oil Painting On Wooden Panel Of Tawny Owl 19 x 23 Inches

Tawny Owls (Strix aluco) are a resident, sedentary and highly territorial breeding species in the UK. They are responsible for the most commonly heard owl sound, the classic, nocturnal ‘twit twoo’ call, which most people are familiar with.

Young Tawnies typically establish a territory by late autumn which they defend, and are most unlikely to leave, for the rest of their lives.

Nocturnal vocalisations are common throughout the year but particularly in autumn, late winter / early spring, with very occasional calls in broad daylight.

The size of the territory ranges between 12 and 20 hectares (30 to 50 acres) depending on the amount of suitable habitat available. Typical lifespan is 4 years with breeding in the 2nd calendar year. Females are generally bigger and heavier than males.

Diet comprises predominantly small mammals, namely Wood Mice (Apodemus sylvaticus) and Bank Voles (Myodes glareolus), but can also include Field Voles (Microtus agrestis) if areas of prey-rich grassland are available within the territory.

In addition they will take rabbits, moles, small birds, beetles, earthworms, frogs and even fish. They have been recorded eating carrion in times of hardship.

FRAMED SIZE
Height 23 In he’s ( 59 cm )
Width : 19 Inches ( 49 cm )

CONDITION : Excellent Order Throughout

DELIVERY : UK Mainland ONLY Add £20 P & P

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