COMMON NAMES: Snowy Owl, Arctic Owl, Great White OwlSCIENTIFIC NAME: Bubo scandiacus
APPEARANCES:
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- ADAPTATIONS:
- Feathers
- Etched with various dots, lines, and striations that help with cryptic coloration to blend in with surroundings when hunting
- Warmth and insulation
- Contain no pigment leaving room for more insulation
- Legs and toes are heavily feathered for protection from harsh climate
- Tufts are small, making the head look round which helps with camouflage
- Senses
- Use hearing to pinpoint prey location in snow and then grabs them
- Nomadic and follow lemmings wherever they go
- Main prey is lemmings, but are opportunistic hunters
FUN FACT: Snowy owls are one of the only owls who are diurnal which means that they are active and hunt in both the day and the night.