Snowy Owl (species: Bubo scandiacus) in Nome, Alaska (Gaia Guide)
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Bubo scandiacus
Snowy Owl


©Beth Fishkind: Snowy Owl (Bubo scandiacus)

©Rick Leche: Snowy Owl (Bubo scandiacus)

©Gregory Gard: Snowy Owl (Bubo scandiacus)

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Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Order Strigiformes
Family Strigidae
Genus Bubo
Species Bubo scandiacus

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Colours

         

Distinguishing features

The adult male is virtually pure white, but females and young birds have some dark spots; the young are heavily barred, and dark spotting may even predominate. (Wikipedia)

Size

  • Up to 71 cm (Length of specimen)

Wingspan

  • Up to 150 cm

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Distribution


©The Emirr: Distribution Map

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bird in captivity in Czech Republic

© Petr Suvorov
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