Tawny owl / Waldkauz (Strix aluco)

Wikipedia: Tawny owl Source: WIKIPEDIA 1200px-Waldkauz-Strix_aluco.jpg

Observations

First documented observation: 2021-04-03 in Lugano. Most recent observation: 2025-09-07 in Switzerland.

Description

Classification: Genus Strix (Strix); Family Strigidae (Strigidae)
General: Zuerst gehört in Carona südlich von Lugano
General: Deutschland: Brut-, Jahresvogel
Etymology: In addition, the common onomatopoeia for an owl hooting is derived from the calls of this species; the complete sound is actually a duet between a male and a female. [Link]
Vocalization: Other often heard sounds; a sharp, short, disyllabic "kiu-wik". First syllable ascending then descending, and last ascending in pitch. [Link]

Seasonal behavior

Year-round bird
Breeding: 02-01 - 06-29
More details at Vogelwarte.ch

Other Details

Physical details

Physical details: length=37-39 cm, wingspan=94-104 cm, weight=340-620 g
Habitats: Forest

Vocalisation

Song: No details but a Xeno-Canto recording.
Song: Song a resonant descending "hoooooo". After 2-3 sec. [Link] Song attributes: Frequency:
Waldkauz in Carona. Carona 2021-04-05 03:44:43 ♫ 2021-04-05 03:44:43 Carona (song)

Calls: typically followed by a slightly ascending, vibrating "hohohohohoho" and quickly another descending "hooooooo". Complete phrase: "hoooooo, hohohohohoho-hoooooo". May omit parts. [Link] No details but a Xeno-Canto recording. - but really OWN
Quietschender Ruf eines Waldkauz im Wald bei Brünggen, nah bei Kollbrunn und Kyburg.

Quietschender Ruf eines Waldkauz im Wald bei Brünggen, nah bei Kollbrunn und Kyburg. Switzerland 2025-09-07 20:46:00 ♫ 2025-09-07 20:46:00 Switzerland (call)

Call attributes: song Frequency: ,