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 …

Nov 22, 2017 · Snowy Owls are very large owls with smoothly rounded heads that rarely show ear tufts. The body is bulky, with dense feathering on the legs that makes the bird look wide at the base when …

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 …

Dec 11, 2025 · 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 …

Most owls sleep during the day and hunt at night, but the snowy owl is active during the day, especially in the summertime. They tend to be most active at dawn and dusk. Snowy owl pairs...

Dec 21, 2025 · Early observations of late strongly suggest that a significant snow owl irruption for the winter season 2025-2026 is beginning to occur. Large numbers have been reported in southern …

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.

Jan 16, 2025 · Find out where snowy owls live, what they eat, how to spot a snowy owl, and see pictures of what the baby owls look like.

Snowy Owls spend their summers in the Arctic, hunting and nesting out on the tundra in places few people visit. When moving south in the winter, they don’t choose warm, sunny locations like many …

The snowy owl, also known as the polar owl, the white owl and the Arctic owl, is a large, white owl of the true owl family. Snowy owls are native to the Arctic ...