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Strix aluco, tawny owl
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Strix aluco, tawny owl
Plate 68 from Archibald Thorburns second edtition of British Birds, Vol. 2 (1925)
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Plate 68" of Archibald Thorburn's second edition of "British Birds, Vol. 2" (1925) presents a captivating image of a tawny owl (Strix aluco), with its expressive, golden-orange eyes piercing through the cream-colored background. The owl's face is adorned with distinctive, dark, feathered ear tufts, and its large, curved beak is open slightly, revealing a sharp, hooked tip. The tawny owl is a bird of prey, belonging to the order Strigiformes, and is a common resident of woodlands and forests across Europe and Asia. This particular specimen appears to be perched on a sturdy, brown branch, its plumage a mix of warm, tawny-brown and cooler, grayish-brown hues. The surrounding foliage adds to the serene atmosphere of the image, with berries of an unidentified angiosperm (flowering plant) visible in the foreground. The plant, with its simple, alternate leaves, is likely a member of the Aquifoliaceae family, which includes the common holly. As an eudicot (a type of dicotyledon, or dicot, plant), the angiosperm in this image is part of the large and diverse clade of flowering plants known as the Asterids, which includes a vast array of familiar plants such as sunflowers, daisies, and tomatoes. The tawny owl is a daytime hunter, often spotted during the daytime hours, making it an intriguing contrast to the popular perception of owls as nocturnal creatures. The intricate anatomy of both the owl and the angiosperm are beautifully captured in this 19th century illustration by renowned natural history artist Archibald Thorburn, showcasing the natural world's intricate interconnectedness.
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