Tawny owl / Waldkauz (Strix aluco)

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Wikipedia: Tawny owl Source: OTHER Strix_aluco_3_%28Martin_Mecnarowski%29.jpg
Classification: Genus Strix; Family Strigidae
Zuerst gehört in Carona südlich von Lugano
Vocalization: Other often heard sounds; a sharp, short, disyllabic "kiu-wik". First syllable ascending then descending, and last ascending in pitch. [Link]
Song: Song a resonant descending "hoooooo". After 2-3 sec. [Link]
Calls: typically followed by a slightly ascending, vibrating "hohohohohoho" and quickly another descending "hooooooo". Complete phrase: "hoooooo, hohohohohoho-hoooooo". May omit parts. [Link]
Physical details: length=37-39 cm, wingspan=94-104 cm, weight=340-620 g
Habitats: Forest

Call: Automatically generated from Xeno-Canto recording

♫ Waldkauz in Carona. 2021-04-05 03.44.43 Carona (song?)

First documented observation : 2021-04-03 in Lugano.

Additional Audio


Source: BirdNet 20210403_220625 birdnet 1403 - Waldkauz - 2021-04-03 22:06:25 - No confident detection - Lugano.mp3 2021-04-03 22.06.25 Lugano (song?)