Snowy Owl, Arctic
Owl, Great White Owl, (Bubo
scandiacus) Wildlife, Birds, Canada
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The Snowy Owl is the official bird of the province of Quebec Canada.
This yellow-eyed white bird is easily recognizeable. It is 53-65 cm (20-26 inches) long with a
125-150 cm (50-60 in) wingspan. The adult male is virtually pure white, but females and
young birds have some dark scalloping; the young are heavily barred, and dark spotting
may even predominate. Its thick plumage, heavily-feathered feet, and coloration render
the Snowy Owl well-adapted for life north of the Arctic Circle.
Snowy Owls winter south through Canada and northernmost Eurasia, with irruptions occurring
further south in some years. They have been reported as far south as Texas, Georgia,
the American Gulf states, southern Russia, northern China and even the Caribbean. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
