Post on 20-Mar-2017
Snowy Owl
Snowy OwlBird Of the arctic
Physical DescriptionBoth Sexes 20.5-28 in (52-71 cm)Wingspan 49.6-57.1 in (126-145 cm)Weight 56.4-104.1 oz. (1600-2950 g)
Snowy Owl Descriptions
Male Snowy OwlsMale snowy owls are almost all whiteMales are smaller than the female snowy owlMales have cat-like black-rimmed yelloweyes
Female Snowy OwlsFemales are larger and heavier than malesAnd have a more dusky patterning
Snowy Owl HatchlingsResembles adult females
Habitat
Breeding GroundsCoastal AlaskaCanadaGreenlandNorthern ScandinaviaRussiaSouthern Novaya ZemlyaNorthern Siberia
Wintering GroundsSouthern Canada The Northern United StatesIcelandThe British IslesNorthern EuropeCentral RussiaNorthern China Sakhalin
Communication and BehaviorSnowy Owls use sight, sound and touch to communicate and perceive the environmentMales hoot more frequently than females; which they use for territory and defense
Types Of PreyLemmingsRodentsRabbitsHaresWeaselsSquirrels PtarmiganDifferent species of water birds
Natural EnemiesHuman BeingsWolvesLarge Foxes (Mainly Arctic Foxes)Wild Dogs
Reproductive Cycle and Life SpanBreeding season is in MayEgg incubation is 32 days7-11 eggs (when prey is abundant)3-5 eggs (when prey is scarce)The life span of the snowy owls is relatively long is the wild, living up to 10+ years in the wild.And can live longer in captivity, living up to 28+ years
Conservation StatusThe conservation status is listed as Least Concerned
Current Research Of The Snowy OwlIn 1992, scientist started using tracking devices to locate the owls.The objective included studying the owls dietary habits and migration patterns.In 2005-2006, scientist started using solar powered GPS/GMS trackers to follow the owls.