The beautiful Snowy Owl hails from North America and Eurasia’s Arctic areas. The Snowy Owl is one of the most famous owls due to its remarkable white plumage, which blends into its snowy habitat. Males have whiter feathers than females, which are mottled brown. The bird’s wide yellow eyes and prominent facial disc make it easy to spot and hunt in Arctic winter low light.
Snowy Owls are skilled hunters who eat lemmings, voles, and hares. They can locate prey from afar using their keen vision and hearing.
They maintain extensive territories, frequently on the ground, and hunt to feed their young throughout breeding season. Snowy Owls perch silently and wait for prey to appear before swooping down to catch it with their powerful talons.
Snowy Owls are migratory and can be found far from their regular habitat in winter, especially when food is short. These irruptions are sporadic and caused by prey availability.
Snowy Owls are not endangered, although habitat changes and climatic fluctuations may affect their food sources and breeding success.