🌍🌏🌎 Snowy owl (Bubo scandiacus) The Snowy owl, also known as the Polar owl, the White owl or the Arctic owl, is a large, predominantly white, owl known for its striking appearance. Snowy owls have dense feathers that provide insulation in cold climates. They have relatively small heads and bright yellow eyes. Unlike most owls, Snowy owls are diurnal, meaning they are active during the day. They are remarkable hunters, primarily feed on small mammals, birds, and occasionally fish. Conservation status: Vulnerable (IUCN 3.1) Distribution: The Arctic regions of Eurasia and North America. Class: Aves (Birds) Order: Strigiformes (Owls) Family: Strigidae (True owls/Typical owls) Genus: Bubo Species: B. scandiacus CC: HKKO 📷: Photo via Pixabay

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The Snowy owl (Bubo scandiacus) is a large, white owl known for its striking appearance. It inhabits Arctic regions of Eurasia and North America. With a wingspan of up to 1.5 m (5 ft), it is one of the largest owl species. Snowy owls have dense feathers that provide insulation in cold climates. They have relatively small heads and bright yellow eyes. Unlike most owls, Snowy owls are diurnal, meaning they are active during the day. They are remarkable hunters, primarily feed on small mammals, birds, and occasionally fish. Conservation status: Vulnerable. CC: HFYZ 📷: Photo by Erik_Karits via Pixabay 2022

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