Athene noctua (Scopoli 1769) (Family Strigidae)

Resident Nester; Territory: 35-38ha;
Length: 21-23cm; Wingspan: 54-58cm; Weight: Male 99-210g, Female 112-226g;
2 - 5 Eggs: April - June; Young: May - July;
Moult: July - September

Biotopes:
Hedge Rows

Meadows
Nest:
(0.3 - 12 m)

Tree Cavity
Principal Food:
Coleoptera

Muridae

Forficula auricularia

Orthoptera


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