Taunoc was a male Little Owl resident of Mossflower Woods. After the tree containing his nest and wife fell onto the south wall of Redwall Abbey during a storm, Abbess Tansy showed compassion for the birds, allowing them to relocate to the Kitchen. He was the father of Nutwing, Nutbeak, Nutclaw, and the husband of Orocca.
Taunoc served a messenger for Redwall and the Long Patrol, carrying messages to and from different areas of Mossflower and Salamandastron.
Taunoc often used very fancy and educated speech and was extremely polite. Although he was always helpful he could be occasionally a bit sensitive and had a slightly proud attitude. He did not show his feelings very much but was a devoted father and friend.