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Birds
Snowy Owl
Bubo scandiacus
- Diet
- Carnivore
- Lifespan
- 9-10 years
- Weight
- 1.6-2.9 kg
- Conservation
- Vulnerable
The Snowy Owl (Bubo scandiacus) is a carnivore species found in Arctic tundra. It typically lives 9-10 years, weighing around 1.6-2.9 kg, and is currently classified as Vulnerable on conservation status lists.
One fact worth knowing about the snowy owl: Snowy owls hunt during the day, unlike most owls.
Birds are feathered, egg-laying vertebrates known for flight, complex songs, and remarkable migratory abilities. With thousands of species worldwide, they occupy nearly every habitat on the planet.