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The long-legged owl is one of the smaller owl species, about the size of a stone owl. Especially striking is its full round head. It is a pronounced mountain bird of spruce forests.

How can you recognize the Tawny Owl?

Fairly small, with a body length around 25 centimeters and a wingspan of up to 60 centimeters.

Bright yellow iris

Small, black edged veil emphasizes the facial expression. Top brown with white spots.

Yellow beak

Back feathers are grey-brown with clear circular white spots on the shoulders

Breast feathers lighter coloured with grey-brown spots and stripes

The legs are extra feathered up to the claws, hence the name 'rough-legged owl' (so more than other native owls).

What does the rough-legged owl eat?

On the menu of the long-legged owl are mainly mice, but also other small mammals and small birds.

Where does the long-legged owl live?

The long-legged owl lives in the dense forests of Europe, Asia and North America.

How does the long-legged owl reproduce?

The long-legged owl builds its nest mainly in tree holes such as the abandoned nests of the black woodpecker. The female lays two to seven eggs and incubates them herself. After about a month, the young emerge.  

How do you get to see the long-legged owl?

The long-legged owl is only found in Belgium in the dense spruce forests on the highest peaks of the Ardennes, where it is active at night.

Know about the long-legged owl

Male owls weigh on average 100 grams while female owls can weigh up to 160 grams.

The long-legged owl can sit still for hours while hunting while waiting for prey to pass by. This is called rusting.

The long-legged owl localizes its prey purely on the basis of its hearing, which is highly developed.

What can you do for the long-legged owl?

In areas where the long-legged owl occurs, extra nesting space can be offered in the form of nesting boxes.