Snowy Owl
[ Bubo scandiacus ]
Description
Anatomy: A medium-to-large bird of prey with a compact, sturdy body, a rounded head and large, forward-facing eyes. Feathered limbs with sharp claws; adapted for silent flight and hunting on snow-covered ground.
Beak: A short, curved and sharp beak, suited to tearing prey apart; powerful legs and claws for seizing and holding onto it.
Plumage: White with faint dark streaks in young birds and females, providing camouflage in the snow; thick, dense plumage for thermal insulation.
Habitat /
Habits
Habitat: Its habitat is characterized by extremely coldconditions and open landscapes, which favor hunting and nesting. . It always nests on the ground.
Habits: The snowy owl tends to be active even during the day, a rare feature among nocturnal birds of prey.
Reproduction
Species: Monogamous
Sexual maturity: 3 years
Mating season: May
Eggs hatching period: 32 – 34 days
Births: June-July
Number of eggs: 3 – 8
Diet
Carnivorous Mammals:
lemmings, mice, small rodents and other small mammals.
Other animals: birds, quails, pigeons and insects.
