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here is some species information on the snowy owl
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here is one from National Geographic
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Snowy Owl Identification, All About Birds, Cornell Lab of Ornithology
The regal Snowy Owl is one of the few birds that can get even non-birders to come out for a look. This largest (by weight) North American owl shows up irregularly in winter to hunt in windswept fields or dunes, a pale shape with catlike yellow eyes. They spend summers far north of the Arctic...
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Snowy Owl (Bubo scandiacus) - Information, Pictures, Sounds - The Owl Pages
The Snowy Owl is a large white Owl with a rounded head, and barely visible ear-tufts. The name 'scandiacus' is a Latinised word referring to Scandinavia, as the Owl was first observed in the northern parts of Europe...
here is one from National Geographic
Snowy Owl | National Geographic
See how the snowy owl survives the harsh environment of the Arctic tundra. Learn why lemmings fear these prodigious hunters.
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Snowy Owl
When you see a snowy owl, it's clear how the bird probably got its name: they're snow-white. Males are generally whiter than females. As males grow older, they get whiter. The females never become completely white—remaining brownish with darker markings. These large owls mainly live in the...
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