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It nests in hollow tree trunks. 2-4 eggs are laid and incubated for 27-34 days. The young leave the nest after about four weeks, but will not fly until about six weeks old. | It nests in hollow tree trunks. 2-4 eggs are laid and incubated for 27-34 days. The young leave the nest after about four weeks, but will not fly until about six weeks old. | ||
| − | The diet includes rodents and medium-sized to large birds such as [[Jay]]s and [[Willow Grouse]], although normally only up to the size of a [[Woodpigeon]]. | + | The diet includes rodents and medium-sized to large birds such as [[Eurasian Jay|Jay]]s and [[Willow Grouse]], although normally only up to the size of a [[Common Woodpigeon|Woodpigeon]]. |
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Revision as of 16:21, 27 July 2008
- Strix uralensis
Identification
Male 115 cm, female 125 cm. Pale, buff grey-brown plumage, dark brown streaking on back, back of the head and underparts, round head, plain buff-grey facial disc, orange-yellow bill and small black eyes, long wedge-shaped tail, dark barring on the uppertail, rounded wings. Sexes are similar, with no seasonal variation.
Distribution
From Japan and Korea in the east to Scandinavia in the west.
Taxonomy
There are up to 15 subspecies.
Habitat
Lowland moist open forests.
Behaviour
It nests in hollow tree trunks. 2-4 eggs are laid and incubated for 27-34 days. The young leave the nest after about four weeks, but will not fly until about six weeks old.
The diet includes rodents and medium-sized to large birds such as Jays and Willow Grouse, although normally only up to the size of a Woodpigeon.
