Snowy Owl - Bubo scandiacus

Length M: 1.8-2.1 ft (55.0-64.0 cm), F: 2.0-2.3 ft (60.0-70.0 cm)
Weight M: 1.5-5.5 lb (700-2500 g), F: 1.7-6.5 lb (780-2950 g)
Clutch Size 3-5
Chicks at birth Altricial
IUCN Conservation Status Least Concern
Continents:NA, EU, AS
     

The Snowy Owl is found in northern North America, Europe and Asia. The Snowy Owl is the official bird of Quebec. Their diet mainly consists of small mammals such as lemmings and other rodents. They will also eat meadow voles and deer mice and larger prey such as squirrels and rabbits.

Non-breeding
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Male
09/05/2013 - Ecomuseum Zoo, QC, Canada
Male
09/05/2013 - Ecomuseum Zoo, QC, Canada
Adult
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Female
07/11/2010 - Alaska Zoo, Anchorage, AK
Female
07/11/2010 - Alaska Zoo, Anchorage, AK
Picture/image of Snowy Owl
Female
07/11/2010 - Alaska Zoo, Anchorage, AK
Female
07/11/2010 - Alaska Zoo, Anchorage, AK

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