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  Character Web   Latin Name: Bubo scandiacus

The Snowy Owl is a large, diurnal white Owl that has a rounded head, yellow eyes and black bill. The feet are heavily feathered. Most hunting is done in the "sit and wait" style. These Owls are highly diurnal, although they may hunt at night as well. Snowy Owls can live at least 9.5 years in the wild and 35 years in captivity.

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The Snowy Owl is a bird of Arctic tundra or open grasslands and fields. They rarely venture into forested areas. During southward movements they appear along lakeshores, marine coastlines, marshes, and even roost on buildings in cities and towns.

Snowy Owl Bubo scandiacus - Picture 6 of 24 - in scandiacus

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