Snowy Owl
Bubo scandiacus
The adult Snowy Owl is a large owl of open Arctic tundra, winter grasslands, dunes, and coastal flats, favoring wide habitats where it can watch from low perches or the ground. It hunts mainly rodents, especially lemmings, but also takes birds and other small animals with a sudden flight and powerful talons. Its pale plumage provides camouflage against snow and pale ground, and its broad wings allow quiet, controlled approaches. A notable fact is that unlike many owls, it is often active by day, especially in the continuous daylight of Arctic summers.
- Type
- Wing / Stealth
- Conservation status
- VU
Growth chain
- Snowy Owl Owlet
- Snowy Owl Fledgling
- Snowy Owl