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Snowy Owl

Snowy Owl
Photo: Bill Bouton from San Luis Obispo, CA, USA · CC BY-SA 2.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)

The Snowy Owl (Bubo scandiacus) is a carnivorous bird native to North America.

The snowy owl, also known as the polar owl, the white owl and the Arctic owl, is a large, white owl of the true owl family. Snowy owls are native to the Arctic regions of both North America and the Palearctic, breeding mostly on the tundra. — Wikipedia

Scientific name
Bubo scandiacus
Class
Bird
Family / order
Strigidae
Diet
Carnivore
Habitat
Terrestrial
Found in
North America
Weight
2 kg
Lifespan
28 years
Conservation status
Vulnerable

What does a Snowy Owl eat?

The snowy owl is a carnivore, feeding on other animals.

How big is a Snowy Owl?

The snowy owl weighs around 2 kg.

How long do Snowy Owls live?

In the wild, the snowy owl can live up to about 28 years.

Where do Snowy Owls live?

Snowy Owls are found in North America, in terrestrial habitats.

Is the snowy owl endangered?

The snowy owl is currently listed as “Vulnerable” on the IUCN Red List.

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