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Tawny Owl

Strix aluco

Least Concern
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Tawny Owl (Strix aluco) is classified as Least Concern (LC) on the IUCN Red List. Widespread and abundant across its range, with stable populations and no immediate conservation concerns.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Names in Other Languages

Japanese モリフクロウ
Chinese 灰林鴞
Spanish Cárabo común
French Chouette hulotte
German Waldkauz
Portuguese coruja-do-mato
Russian Серая неясыть

Similar Species in Strix

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African Wood Owl
Strix woodfordii
Least Concern
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Barred Owl
Strix varia
Least Concern
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Black-and-white Owl
Strix nigrolineata
Least Concern
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Black-banded Owl
Strix huhula
Least Concern
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Brown Wood Owl
Strix leptogrammica
Least Concern
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Chaco Owl
Strix chacoensis
Near Threatened
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Desert Owl
Strix hadorami
Least Concern
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Fulvous Owl
Strix fulvescens
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Tawny Owl?
The scientific name of Tawny Owl is Strix aluco. It belongs to the genus Strix.
What is the conservation status of Tawny Owl?
Tawny Owl (Strix aluco) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Tawny Owl live?
Tawny Owl is found in Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden.
What family does Tawny Owl belong to?
Tawny Owl (Strix aluco) belongs to the genus Strix, which is part of the taxonomic family Strigidae.
Is Tawny Owl endangered?
No, Tawny Owl (Strix aluco) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Tawny Owl belong to?
Tawny Owl (Strix aluco) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Tawny Owl?
The closest relatives of Tawny Owl in the genus Strix include African Wood Owl, Barred Owl, Black-and-white Owl, Black-banded Owl, Brown Wood Owl.

Native Range — 4 Countries

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Genus Strix — 20 Species

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African Wood Owl
Strix woodfordii
LC 🐾
Barred Owl
Strix varia
LC 🐾
Black-and-white Owl
Strix nigrolineata
LC 🐾
Black-banded Owl
Strix huhula
LC 🐾
Brown Wood Owl
Strix leptogrammica
LC 🐾
Chaco Owl
Strix chacoensis
NT 🐾
Desert Owl
Strix hadorami
LC 🐾
Fulvous Owl
Strix fulvescens
LC 🐾
Great Grey Owl
Strix nebulosa
VU 🐾
Himalayan Owl
Strix nivicolum
LC 🐾
Mottled Owl
Strix virgata
NE 🐾
Mottled Wood Owl
Strix ocellata
LC 🐾
Omani Owl
Strix butleri
LC 🐾
Pere David's Owl
Strix davidi
NE 🐾
Rufous-banded Owl
Strix albitarsis
LC 🐾
Rufous-legged Owl
Strix rufipes
LC 🐾
Rusty-barred Owl
Strix hylophila
LC 🐾
Spotted Owl
Strix occidentalis
NT 🐾
Spotted Wood Owl
Strix seloputo
LC
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Tawny Owl
Strix aluco
LC
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