Scientific name: Asio otus Height: 310mm to 400mm Geographical distribution:Very large range extending across northern Eurasia as well as Mediterranean islands, north-western Africa, the Middle East and northern Pakistan, with isolated populations in the Azores and east-central China. Habitat: Forest close to open … Continue reading →
Scientific name: Asio flammeus Height: 340mm to 430mm Geographical distribution: UK, North & Central Europe, North Asia, North & South America Habitat: Tundra, marsh, moor, grassland Diet: Small mammals, especially voles, also some birds; will hunt by day or night … Continue reading →
Scientific name: Athene noctua Height: 190mm to 230mm Geographical distribution: Europe, central and eastern Asia, north Africa and Middle East Habitat: woodland, cultivations, parks and semi-deserts Diet: insects and other anthropods, small reptiles, frogs, birds and earthworms Status: declining in localised areas Here are the names of the Little … Continue reading →
Scientific name: Strix aluco Height: 360mm to 460mm Geographical distribution: Europe, Asia, North Africa, Middle East Habitat: Mixed coniferous or deciduous woodland, woodland edge Diet: Wide variety of prey, often opportunists Status: Common species Here are the names of the Tawny owls we … Continue reading →
Scientific name: Tyto alba Height: 330mm to 430mm Geographical distribution: north, central and south America, Europe, Africa, southern and south-eastern Asia, Australasia Habitat: grasslands, cultivations, scrub and forest edge Diet: mostly rodents; occasionally small birds, bats and other prey Status: widespread, locally threatened Here are the names of … Continue reading →
