The barred owl is a large owl characterised by its striking facial veil and long feathered ears (which look like "beards"), hence the name "barred owl". Their plumage is mostly grey-brown, with dark spots and stripes that camouflage them well in their woodland habitat. Their facial veil is particularly distinctive, which helps with sound perception and improves their vision of prey. The tawny owl is widespread in the northern regions of Europe, Asia and North America. In Europe, it is found in the boreal forests, especially in Scandinavia and Russia. In Germany, the tawny owl is a rare guest and is considered to be highly endangered. The tawny owl prefers to live in old, extensive forests with dense tree cover and a high proportion of conifers. This owl likes remote mountain slopes or regions with many swamps and wetlands. The bearded owl is a nocturnal hunter and mainly hunts smaller mammals such as mice, rats and sometimes smaller birds. Like many owls, the tawny owl hunts silently, as its feathers are specially optimised for silent flight.
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