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The Tawny Owl

Strix aluco

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They are relatively abundant species of the owls with a large round head and a
short tail, which have huge black eyes. They can be found in two colourful
shapes, either rusty or grey, with different colour transitions, which perfectly
mask them when relaxing in the crowns of trees.

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Old deciduous and mixed forests, larger parks in the entire territory of Slovakia
from the lowlands up to an altitude of 1800 meters are their home. They are
rarely found in pure coniferous forests.

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For the nesting, they search for various hollow trees, lofts of various cottages,
tree stands, but willingly also use the installed nesting boxes. Sometimes they
occupy the nests of birds of prey.

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Since the tawny owls are very territorial and stay in their nesting place
throughout the year, their food varies depending on its availability. They hunt
small rodents, small birds, but also amphibians, insects and other
invertebrates. They hunt their prey from a higher place or from a low search
flight in the dark and at night.

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