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Strix

Strix

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A group of owls without ear tufts, including the tawny owl
  • noun
  • /strɪks/
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  • The tawny owl is a well-known member of the Strix genus, commonly found in woodlands.

As a reminder, Strix comes from the owl genus called the Strix.

Examples

  • As a reminder, Strix comes from the owl genus called the Strix.

    Gamers Nexus

  • Strix vulgaris, or Bubo virginianus.

    The Beautiful Blonde from Bashful Bend (1949)

  • The Strix is known for its distinctive hooting calls at night.

  • Many birdwatchers are excited to spot a Strix in the wild during their hikes.

Synonyms

genus Strix
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A group of owls with round heads and no ear tufts

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Compounds

genus Strix
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A group of owls with round heads and no ear tufts

Strix aluco
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A medium-sized brown European owl with a round head and black eyes

Strix nebulosa
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A very large grey owl with a round dish-shaped face that lives in northern forests

Strix occidentalis
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A large brown owl with many spots on its chest that lives in North American forests

Strix varia
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A large owl from eastern North America with brown streaks on its breast and belly, called the barred owl

Surface Forms

Strix singular
Strixes plural

Etymology

Strix comes from an old Latin and Greek name for a night bird that made a loud, harsh cry and was thought to be an owl or 'screech-owl'. So scientists use Strix today as the name for a group of owls with round heads and no ear tufts.