Post-release survival of hand-reared tawny owls (Strix aluco)

Authors
Bennett, JA Routh, AD
Citation
Ja. Bennett et Ad. Routh, Post-release survival of hand-reared tawny owls (Strix aluco), ANIM WELFAR, 9(3), 2000, pp. 317-321
Citations number
6
Categorie Soggetti
Animal Sciences
Journal title
ANIMAL WELFARE
ISSN journal
09627286 → ACNP
Volume
9
Issue
3
Year of publication
2000
Pages
317 - 321
Database
ISI
SICI code
0962-7286(200008)9:3<317:PSOHTO>2.0.ZU;2-8
Abstract
The post-release survival of hand-reared tawny owls, Strix aluco, was studi ed. Hand-rearing did not appear to affect the birds' instinctive behaviour or post-release survival. The recovery of several pellets confirmed that hu nting in this species is an innate process, rn terms of animal welfare, han d-reared tawny owls do not appear to be at a disadvantage when compared wit h wild juveniles, indicating that current rearing and release practices are effective.