Vulnerable
Snowy Owl
Bubo scandiacus
A pale Arctic owl that hunts lemmings and other small animals in open tundra.
Category
Bird
Habitat
Arctic tundra
Diet
Carnivore
Lifespan
10 years in the wild; longer in captivity
Size
Body length 52–71 cm; wingspan 1.25–1.5 m; weight 1.6–3 kg
Scientific Name
Bubo scandiacus
About Snowy Owl
A pale Arctic owl that hunts lemmings and other small animals in open tundra.
It belongs to the Bird group and is commonly associated with arctic tundra habitats with a carnivore diet, with a lifespan of 10 years in the wild; longer in captivity, a size of Body length 52–71 cm; wingspan 1.25–1.5 m; weight 1.6–3 kg, a conservation status of Vulnerable.
Fun Fact
Unlike many owls, snowy owls are often active during the day.
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Where Snowy Owl Lives
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Arctic Canada
, Canada
Greenland
, Canada