The Snowy Owl
The Snowy Owl is often referred to as the Great White Owl. It is an apt description. The Snowy Owl is a magnificent bird and quite a sight to see. It inhabits the northern regions during mating season but migrates to warmer regions in the winter.
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Description
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Range and Habitat
During breeding season the Snowy Owl resides in the northern regions of Alaska and Canada. In the winter they can be found in the northern United States. They have been spotted as far south as Florida, California, and Texas.The Snowy Owl prefers the arctic tundra or open grasslands and fields. They rarely venture into forested areas, even in their southward trek.
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Mating and Nesting
Courtship can begin as early as March. To attract and impress a female, the male will fly in undulating patterns whenever females are around. Once he lands, he will fluff his feathers, spread his wings, and strut around. He will even make a kill and offer it to the female.Once mating occurs, the Snowy Owls make a nest on the ground. They build a scrape on top of a mound or boulder with good visibility and easy access to hunting areas. Breeding usually occurs in May. The clutch size varies depending on the availability of prey. It can range 3 and 14 eggs. The incubation period varies but is approximately 5 weeks in length. The owlets are protected and cared for by both parents.
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Diet
The Snowy Owl is a carnivore. It feeds on a variety of mammals from mice to rabbits. They will prey on small songbirds, geese, and lemmings as well.Unlike most owls, the Snowy Owl hunts during daylight hours. They are patient hunters and will sit and wait for prey to wander into striking range. Spotting prey on the ground or in the air, the Snowy Owl will swoop down and sink its talons into its prey and breaks its neck with its beak.
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It is not uncommon for a nesting Snowy Owl to eat 2 lemmings a day. A family of Snowy Owls can consume up to 1,500 lemmings before the young strike out on their own.
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Voice
The Snowy Owl has several calls. Their alarm call is krek-krek-krek-krek or a pyee-pyee-pyee. They also clap their beaks when annoyed. Interesting Trivia
2. The Snowy Owl is frequently referred to as the Arctic Owl or the Great White Owl.
3. It is a daytime hunter.
4. The Snowy Owl is a nomadic bird. Their movements are tied to the abundance of prey.
5. Hedwig, Harry Potter's owl was a Snowy Owl. In the story Hedwig was a female but in the movie her part was played by a male.
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Adult-Acne-Tips
Snowy owl is just a "perfect" species. The night and the purity it show, makes others yearn for it beauty. Posted September 13, 2008 |
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littlemisspiggy
hi again. thanks for your kind words. i will love to be your fan. thanks again. keep up the great work. :) Posted August 04, 2008 |
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littlemisspiggy
hey. they are so pretty. :) Posted August 03, 2008 |
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Owls are beautiful creatures Posted July 25, 2008 |
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These are beautiful birds Posted May 03, 2008 |
Resources used to construct this page.
Peterson, T.P. & Peterson, V.M. 2002. Birds of Eastern and Central North America, Fifth Edition. Houghton Mifflin Company, New York, N.Y.
Carolina Raptor Center
Snowy Owl, Owling.com
Western North Carolina Nature Center
Snowy Owls, University of Minnesota Raptor Center
Snowy Owl, All About Birds, Cornell Lab of Ornithology
