Tawny Fish Owl activity pattern.

From: Wilson Bulletin | Date: December 1, 1997| Author: Sun, Yuan-Hsun | Copyright information

The activity pattern of Tawny Fish Owls was observed to determine their circadian rhythm. Based on field studies conducted in Fusan, Nanshih Stream in Taiwan, the activity periods of Tawny Fish Owls coincided with the diel pattern. They are at their most active one hour before and after dark and are least active in the mornings. However, breeding Tawny Fish Owls are more likely to be more active during the day in summer, while their non-breeding kin are less active. Tawny Fish Owls are also m...

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