Meaning of the word "tawny owl" in English

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tawny owl

US /ˈtɔː.ni ˌaʊl/
UK /ˈtɔː.ni ˌaʊl/
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Noun

1.

a common medium-sized owl of Eurasia and North Africa, with tawny-brown plumage and large dark eyes.

Example:
We heard the distinctive hoot of a tawny owl in the woods.
The tawny owl is well camouflaged against tree bark.
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