Aegolius funereus (Linnaeus 1758) (Family Strigidae)

Resident Nester; Territory: None;
Length: 24-26cm; Wingspan: 54-62cm; Weight: Male 90-121g, Female 120-215g;
3-7 Eggs: March - June (25-32 Days); Young: April - July (28-36 Days);
Moult: June - July

Biotopes:
Spruce Forest

Beech Forest
Nest:
(2.5 - 8 m)

Fagus sylvatica Cavity
Principal Food:
Muridae

Soricidae

Paridae

Regulidae

Sylviidae
Predators: Martes martes


Pictures © 2004 J.K. Lindsey

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