• Scientific name: Bubo scandiacus.

  • It is a large Arctic owl.

  • Males tend to become whiter with age, while females commonly retain more dark barring.

  • It breeds in Arctic tundra regions.

  • Its primary prey includes lemmings and other small mammals.

  • Snowy owls may migrate southward during periods of food scarcity or other environmental conditions.

  • Climate change and changes in Arctic prey availability can affect its populations.

Key Pointers

  • Scientific name: Bubo scandiacus

  • Habitat: Arctic tundra

  • Family: Strigidae

  • Major prey: Lemmings

  • Special adaptation: White plumage for Arctic camouflage