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Holey Tree (772111164)
A naturally formed tree hollow at the base of the tree

A tree hollow or tree hole is a cavity in a tree. Such hollows naturally form in the branches or trunks of many kinds of trees. They provide a habitat to animals, such as owls.

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  • Ancient plane tree in Baden, Austria

    Multiple tree hollows in a plane tree in Baden, Austria

  • Indian spotted owlet

    Indian spotted owlet in tree hollow

  • Eucalyptus camaldulensis 01 Pengo

    A river red gum, with hollows. The younger trees surrounding it would generally not yet have developed hollows suitable for vertebrate species.

  • Dendrocopos minor mushrooms tree brok 1 beentree

    Hollows excavated by the lesser spotted woodpecker (Picoides minor). Also fungus, which may also help in the formation of hollows through the decomposition of heartwood.

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