Snowy Owl

Overview

Snowy Owl (Bubo scandiacus) is a species of Owls (Strigidae) in the order Owls. A large white owl of the Arctic tundra, heavily feathered for cold; hunts lemmings and other rodents by day during the polar summer; males whiter than females; famous from the 'Harry Potter' films.

Scientific Classification

Genus: Bubo; binomial: Bubo scandiacus; authority: (Linnaeus, 1758). Typical size: 53-65cm. Average lifespan: 10-25 years.

Distribution

Breeding range: the Nearctic and the Palearctic.

Conservation Status

This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.

Remarks

No additional remarks recorded.