Snowy owl - Wikipedia
The snowy owl (Bubo scandiacus), [4] also known as the polar owl, the white owl and the Arctic owl, [5] is a large, white owl of the true owl family. [6] Snowy owls are native to the Arctic regions of both …
Snowy Owl | Audubon Field Guide
A large, powerful owl of the high Arctic tundra, colored for camouflage during northern winters. In summer it may be nomadic, concentrating and nesting where there are high populations of the small …
Snowy Owl - National Geographic Kids
These large owls mainly live in the Arctic in open, treeless areas called tundra. Snowy owls perch on the ground or on short posts. From there they patiently watch for prey. Their favorite...
Snowy owl | Arctic predator, white feathers, nocturnal | Britannica
Feb 20, 2026 · Snowy owl, (Nyctea scandiaca), white or barred, brown-and-white bird of prey of the family Strigidae (order Strigiformes). It inhabits the Arctic tundra and sometimes wanders southward …
Snowy Owl Overview, All About Birds, Cornell Lab of Ornithology
This largest (by weight) North American owl shows up irregularly in winter to hunt in windswept fields or dunes, a pale shape with catlike yellow eyes. They spend summers far north of the Arctic Circle …
Snowy Owl Animal Facts - Bubo scandiacus - A-Z Animals
Mar 4, 2026 · The Snowy Owl (Bubo scandiacus) is a northern icon of Arctic tundra and lemming cycles. It is Quebec's official bird (1987), used in northern symbols and teaching about Arctic food webs and …
Snowy Owl (Bubo scandiacus) | U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
The 2023 Los Angeles Snowy Owl is one of many individuals who have wandered far from its Arctic breeding grounds. Snowy Owls are known as nomadic, irruptive migrants that sometimes migrate in …
Snowy Owl - Facts and Adaptations - Cool Antarctica
The Snowy Owl (also commonly known as the Arctic owl, polar owl or white owl) is a large white iconic owl of the Arctic region. They are circumpolar, breeding in the high arctic in the summer months, …
Snowy Owl: Habitat, Arctic Adaptations & Other Facts
Feb 6, 2026 · Snowy owls, with their fluffy white plumage and bright yellow eyes, look like they’ve stepped right out of a winter fairy tale. But they aren’t just beautiful tundra dwellers, but fierce …
Snowy Owl: The Majestic Predator of the Arctic
Jun 23, 2025 · Discover the Snowy Owl, a fascinating Arctic predator known for its striking appearance and role in the ecosystem. Learn about its habitat, diet, and conservation.